Politics & Policy

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

Here are some new Louisiana laws that might affect you 

Many of the laws that take effect Jan. 1 in Louisiana appear unlikely to...

How to manage the unmanageable

The thing about disasters is that they aren’t partisan. They don’t care if you...

Albemarle looking at Baton Rouge expansion

Global chemical manufacturer Albemarle Corporation is considering expanding its Baton Rouge facilities, according to...

Environmental groups vow to continue push against carbon capture 

State leaders rejoiced last Thursday over the federal government’s decision to give Louisiana authority...

These 2024 tax changes could beef up paychecks 

The new year brings slightly larger paychecks to many Americans thanks to changes the...

LABI: EPA carbon capture decision ‘monumental’ for state 

Louisiana Association of Business and Industry President and CEO Will Green on Friday released a statement backing the Biden Administration’s decision to give Louisiana regulators the power to approve carbon capture projects. 
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Biden administration grants Louisiana power to approve carbon capture wells 

The Biden administration is handing Louisiana regulators the power to approve carbon capture projects...

How will new tax changes affect small business owners in 2024?

In 2024, small business owners will be forced to grapple with an uncertain federal...

There’s a growing demand for local lobbyists as Louisianans gain leverage on Capitol Hill

Business is booming for Louisiana’s cadre of Capitol Hill lobbyists. As the state’s congressional...

Companies are still waiting on the SEC to define its climate disclosure rules 

Companies wanted 2023 to bring certainty on sustainability disclosures and regulations. They didn’t get it. 
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