Meet Jamie Davis, Democrat for U.S. Senate in LouisianaWhen he isn’t on the campaign trail, Davis is fixing farm equipment and driving combines.Baton Rouge Advocate12h agoWhole story →CultureFood
Gov. Landry, Secretary of Agriculture tour LA sugar millLouisiana Governor Jeff Landry and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins tour the Louisiana Sugar Cane Cooperative in St. Martin Parish, as the industry faces challenges due to labor shortages, rising fuel costs and threats from the invasive pasture mealybug.Baton Rouge Advocate10d agoWhole story →FoodEconomyJeff Landryla sugar mill tour
Jeff Landry orders pause on diesel tax for farmers, loggersWith midterm elections just over a month away, the price of diesel fuel has become a political liability as consumers and businesses struggle under the pressure of high fuel prices.Baton Rouge Advocate12d agoWhole story →FoodEconomyJeff Landrydiesel tax exemption
Julia Letlow discusses data centers, rural healthcare,U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow discussed Medicaid, infrastructure, and Louisiana's economy during a forum with Lafayette business leaders as part of her statewide 64-parish tour, emphasizing ongoing engagement with communities if elected to the U.S. Senate.Baton Rouge Advocate13d agoWhole story →BuildFoodJulia Letlowlouisiana senate campaign
Opinion: La. lawmakers go national to find bipartisan spiritDemocratic state Rep. Aimee Adatto Freeman of urban New Orleans and Republican Rep. John Wyble of rural Franklinton, Louisiana, were encouraged by the bipartisan spirit at a highly selective national conference of the Council of State Governments. More of this, please.Baton Rouge Advocate18d agoWhole story →FoodGovernmentbipartisan conference