Politics & Policy

Government decisions, legislation, elections, and public policy shaping business and daily life across the Baton Rouge region and Louisiana.

School choice – John White has served as head of the Recovery School District for just five months, long enough for feelings to run...

The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education election has basically come down to this...

Closing costs: The mortgage finance industry could be greatly affected by new regulations that would make it more expensive and more difficult to purchase...

The mortgage finance industry is keeping a close eye on triple threats that could...

Troubled times – Baton Rouge-based Amedisys has come under investigation for allegedly altering the course of patient care treatment to trigger higher federal reimbursements.

In 2006, the top managers at Amedisys gathered for another company meeting. On the...

The unannounced candidate: Will the public antics of Mike Walker propel him to the highest office in East Baton Rouge Parish or simply undermine...

Mike Walker's frequent battles with his former ally, Mayor Kip Holden, have become an...

The virtual classroom – About 2,000 families competed for slots in Louisiana Connections Academy, the first statewide charter school offering online classes to students...

What if students could forgo khaki pants and polo shirts and head for school...

Reality bites: Television shows filmed in Louisiana capture compelling cultural and historical aspects and turn residents into international stars, but they also affect perceptions...

Advertisements showcasing Louisiana are seen by millions of viewers on several major cable networks:...
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Shades of Gray: After 40 years with the Ethics Board, Gray Sexton has emerged as one of its most formidable legal adversaries.

For four decades, Gray Sexton was the face of ethics in Louisiana. Now, the former...

ImMERSed: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems in Louisiana

Thousands of mortgages in the Capital Region are held by an entity that has...

The good, the bad and the ugly

When the Legislature convenes a special session in the middle of March to start...

Publisher: Speak up on Oct. 2

Do you like having the power to make decisions about your future? Do you...
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