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As fuel tax revenue declines, EV fees won’t be enough to pay for state’s...
Louisiana stands to lose more than $320 million in fuel tax revenue over the next 10 years as America transitions to electric vehicles.
‘LaPolitics’: Will DOTD secretary run for governor?
Will Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson run for governor next year? Right now the answer seems to be a solid maybe.
Stormwater coalition hopes controversy doesn’t derail conversation
While Mayor Sharon Weston Broome’s administration may have torpedoed the chances of establishing a stormwater management fee in East Baton Rouge Parish anytime soon, advocates hope the conversation continues.
Congressional incumbents raise more than $60M in campaign funds
Louisiana's incumbent members of Congress have raised more than $60 million in campaign funding for next month’s election, giving them the ability to reach...
Stormwater utility fee community meetings canceled
The remaining series of joint community meetings across the parish on the proposed stormwater utility fee have been canceled, the East Baton Rouge City-Parish government announced today.
Pulling Louisiana’s investments over principles could cost the state
Treasurer John Schroder says he pulled nearly $800 million in Louisiana’s investments out of the asset management firm BlackRock earlier this month because its environmental focus conflicts with the state’s oil and gas interests.
Biden looks to increase oil supplies ahead of midterm voting
President Joe Biden is rushing to increase oil supplies ahead of next month's midterm elections.
State Police protection for Edwards’ European trips cost taxpayers $52,000
Gov. John Bel Edwards’ two trips to Europe over the past three months cost Louisiana taxpayers almost $52,000 just for his security team.
Alford: JBE faces final year, race to replace him
John Bel Edwards, the man who won Louisiana’s two most expensive races for governor, has just $66,000 in his personal campaign finance account.
Baton Rouge’s Tim Temple announces bid for insurance commissioner
Republican Tim Temple, a wealthy insurance executive from Baton Rouge, will take a second crack at incumbent GOP Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon
‘LaPolitics’: Hillar Moore for attorney general?
There were two new names officially folded into the developing race for attorney general this month, and they may not be the last, according...
PAR report: State’s rainy day account growing
Louisiana is rebuilding its state savings account for tough times, after repeatedly taking out money to patch budget gaps during years of financial difficulties...
Metro Council to consider approving $200M in TIF bonds for Harveston
The East Baton Rouge Metro Council today will consider allowing the Harveston Economic Development District to issue up to $200 million
Small business group files suit over Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan
An advocacy group for small businesses has filed a lawsuit seeking to block the Biden administration's efforts to forgive student loan debt for tens...
‘LaPolitics’: Baton Rouge’s Scott McKnight lone candidate so far for treasurer
With Treasurer John Schroder making aggressive moves in the governor's race, state Rep. Scott McKnight of Baton Rouge is creating his own foundation from...
McCollister: Endorsements for Nov. 8 election
Editor’s note: These endorsements are solely those of the author; Business Report does not make political endorsements.
Important statewide and local elections are set for...
See how much the mayor’s proposed stormwater fee would cost you
Mayor Sharon Weston Broome is proposing a stormwater utility fee that would raise about $36.5 million per year for reducing flood risk and improving water quality.
Jeff Landry officially announces run for governor
Republican Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry today launched his campaign for governor, marking him the first candidate to officially enter the 2023 race to...
Louisiana officials use campaign cash to buy LSU, Saints tickets
If you’re looking for tickets to an LSU or Saints game this year, you might want to ask an elected official for help.
Higher property taxes, scrapping ITEP suggested as ways to end state’s income taxes
State Rep. Richard Nelson, R-Mandeville, has launched a long-shot effort to eliminate Louisiana’s income taxes.
