Politics & Policy

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

EBRSO’s $5.8M Industriplex building purchase opens door to expanded services

The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office has purchased the flex office property on Industriplex...

Landry signs executive order aimed at shielding ratepayers from data center costs

Gov. Jeff Landry on Thursday signed an executive order establishing statewide standards intended to...

What early voting trends are signaling about Saturday’s EBR elections

East Baton Rouge Parish agencies seeking property tax renewals appear to have favorable political...

Visit Baton Rouge seeks expanded River Center incentives to lure boxing event

Visit Baton Rouge is seeking Metro Council approval to increase the number of River...

Potential residents could complicate the lawsuit over LSU’s economic development district

An attorney challenging an LSU-controlled taxing district says records he examined identified at least...

Two Cents: A reinvigorated BREC has earned a ‘YES’ vote on June 27

East Baton Rouge Parish voters will see BREC on the June 27 ballot, and...
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Insider loans? Audit raises red flags over Louisiana orphan well program

A private organization entrusted with money intended to protect Louisiana from the cost of...

BREC unveils multimillion-dollar plan to elevate youth sports in Baker

BREC, the city of Baker leadership and other local leaders are advancing plans for...

West Feliciana is getting a $10M advance from Hut 8. Here’s how it will be used

West Feliciana Parish is set to receive a $10 million advance on Hut 8’s...

How Ascension is turning 2016 flood lessons into action

As Ascension Parish and the rest of the Capital Region mark the 10th anniversary...
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