Politics & Policy

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

Two ex-gubernatorial candidates join Jeff Landry’s transition team

Gov.-elect Jeff Landry today announced key members of his transition team—a group that includes two past gubernatorial candidates, business leaders and his wife, USA Today Network reports.

Developer has commercial aspirations for residential land on Burbank

A developer is looking to turn 33 acres of residential land on Burbank Drive into a variety of commercial ventures.

What can business travelers expect from a Baton Rouge-to-New Orleans train route?

While state officials still await an announcement for a $200 million federal grant for infrastructure upgrades, Gov. John Bel Edwards has expressed confidence that Amtrak passenger trains will be traveling between Baton Rouge and New Orleans by 2027.

Why US wages pose a challenge for the Fed’s inflation fight

Wages and benefits grew at a slightly faster pace in the July-September quarter than the previous three months, a benefit for workers but a trend that also represents a risk to the Federal Reserve's fight against inflation.

Alford: Louisiana’s rush on Washington

Next year’s Washington Mardi Gras, slated for the week of Jan. 27, was already expected to be a record-breaking extravaganza with a 75th anniversary celebration on tap and former Saints quarterback Drew Brees wearing the king’s crown.

LSU athletes have landed about 2,000 NIL deals

Almost 2,000 “name, image and likeness” endorsement deals with LSU athletes have been disclosed since the governing body for college athletics began to allow them a little more than two years ago, says Taylor Jacobs, LSU’s associate athletics director for NIL and strategic initiatives.

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