Politics & Policy

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

Baton Rouge casinos hit a June swoon

Casino revenue declined across Louisiana's four gaming markets in June, including a 7.4% drop...

LED’s active project pipeline grows to $206B

Louisiana Economic Development is actively pursuing 190 prospective projects representing a combined $206 billion...

Louisiana’s new prompt payment law puts project owners on the clock

A new Louisiana law taking effect Aug. 1 will impose firm payment deadlines on...

Louisiana’s population is growing again. Can it keep it going?

Louisiana's population grew in 2024, reversing years of decline as fewer residents left the...

Audit flags possible misuse of public funds at Ascension Parish hospital district

A recent audit of the West Ascension Parish Hospital Service District identified 11 findings...

A $185M wastewater project will soon break ground in Ascension Parish

National Water Infrastructure expects to select contractors in August and break ground in September...
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Judge temporarily blocks St. George from rezoning Pecue property at heart of lawsuit

A state judge has temporarily blocked St. George from rezoning a 60-acre commercial tract...

The Perkins overpass improvement project is finally underway. How long will it take?

After years of delays, construction is underway on a $2.9 million project aimed at...

Aluminum manufacturer to shut down Louisiana plant, lay off 226 workers

Hydro Extrusion USA will shut down its aluminum manufacturing plant in Richland Parish next...

Louisiana reaches 2 million jobs as construction boom fuels economic growth

Louisiana's economy posted encouraging results in the second quarter of 2026, reaching a record...
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