Politics & Policy

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

A legal assault is mounting against DEI. Here’s how to mitigate the risks

Business leaders committed to diversity, equity and inclusion have a challenging road ahead of them, Harvard Business Review reports.

What does Kim Mulkey think about the new NCAA TV deal? 

LSU women's basketball and Iowa set a women's basketball record for viewership rating in...

See what job Stephen Waguespack will be doing next

Recent Louisiana gubernatorial candidate Stephen Waguespack has joined the staff of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the organization announced Thursday. 

Lawmakers across the US seek to limit property tax hikes as home values soar 

Soaring home values have increased property taxes for millions of homeowners in recent years, prompting action from state lawmakers to lighten the burden. 

Takeaways from EBR’s latest sales tax collection figures 

East Baton Rouge Parish collected nearly $19.3 million in sales taxes in October, or...

Budget deficits threaten Louisiana community colleges

Some of Louisiana's community and technical colleges may soon face budget deficits without a sharp rebound in student enrollment, according to a recent report from the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s office.
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Kyle Ardoin among latest senior staff hires by Landry 

Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin is among the senior staff hires Gov.-elect Jeff Landry’s transition team announced today.

Edwards to join New Orleans law firm when he leaves office 

Gov. John Bel Edwards will join New Orleans-based law firm Fishman Haygood as special...

Gov.-elect Landry selects a familiar face to head DNR 

Just ahead of his inauguration Monday, Gov.-elect Jeff Landry is rounding out his Cabinet. He announced new leaders today at the Department of Natural Resources, the Louisiana Workforce Commission and his office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness.

Roundup: Gov. Edwards’ farewell / US debt / Fed minutes 

Last stop: Gov. John Bel Edwards will deliver his farewell address at 6:30 p.m....
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