Politics & Policy

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

Why are so few Louisianans showing up at the polls to vote?

In an important election year—featuring races for governor, lieutenant governor, treasurer, secretary of state,...

Why this proposed Louisiana LNG terminal is emblematic of larger factors at play 

Venture Global LNG is working to build a $10 billion natural gas export terminal in Cameron Parish that would be the Virginia-based startup’s third Louisiana facility. 

Wind, solar and battery industries grew this year despite economic challenges 

Led by new solar power, the world added renewable energy at breakneck speed in 2023, a trend that if amplified will help Earth turn away from fossil fuels.

Louisiana, Mississippi lose residents as other Southeast states gain

Newly released data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows Louisiana and Mississippi are losing residents at a time when the rest of the South is growing.

As governor, John Bel Edwards led Louisiana through crisis after crisis 

On Jan. 11, 2016, the same day he was sworn into office, John Bel Edwards received his first briefing as governor about a weather-related disaster headed for Louisiana. 

Public hearing set for proposed Blue Cross sale

The Louisiana Department of Insurance will host its public hearing regarding the reorganization and sale of the state’s leading health insurer on Valentine’s Day next year. 
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Terri Ricks is working to overhaul the Department of Children and Family Services   

Terri Porche Ricks’ path has brought her back to the Louisiana Department of Child...

‘LaPolitics’: Schedules for legislative sessions released 

While the official word is still on the way in the form of gubernatorial...

Stories to remember from 2023

10. The LSU lakes project finally began  The $32 million first phase of the long-awaited...

Thomas Morse Jr. chosen as chief of Baton Rouge Police Department  

After months of searching for outgoing Baton Rouge Police Chief Murphy Paul’s replacement, Mayor Sharon Weston Broome announced her pick: Thomas Morse Jr.
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