Politics & Policy

No technology since nuclear fission will shape our collective future quite like artificial intelligence, so it’s paramount that AI systems are safe, secure, trustworthy and socially responsible.

Gov. Jeff Landry and Louisiana lawmakers expect to have an additional $416.5 million to...

Louisiana lawmakers gave final approval Friday to a congressional redistricting plan that adds a...

A seminar course co-taught by Sen. Bill Cassidy is being offered by LSU’s E.J....

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 is hitting some startups' tax bills, thanks to a provision that changes how research and development costs are deducted, Axios reports. 

A legislative task force heard last week from industry leaders aiming to counter south Louisiana residents’ widespread concerns about carbon capture and sequestration projects.

Sito Narcisse announced Friday that he is stepping down as superintendent of the East...

A Baton Rouge-area politician and a sitting U.S. congressman—both Black Democrats—are at odds over new district lines that would add another majority-minority seat to the state’s U.S. House delegation. 

The East Baton Rouge Parish Planning Commission on Monday will consider a revision to...

A proposal is on the table to buy out the remaining contract for East...