Guest Column: Don’t abandon City Hall; refurbish itThree mayors in a row proposed moving New Orleans’ City Hall, which is nearly 70 years old and clearly a bit run down. Current Mayor Helena Moreno, though, has the better idea: Keep the existing building, but renovate and refurbish it. Its current location is very good, and its structure is sound.Baton Rouge Advocate5d agoWhole story →BuildHelena Morenonew orleans city hall renovation
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 Advocate15d agoWhole story →BuildHealthJulia Letlowlouisiana senate campaign
US House advances bill for water infrastructureThe U.S. House advanced a bill for water infrastructure, which is a big deal in Louisiana.Baton Rouge Advocate18d agoWhole story →BuildPlanetwrda markup
State legislators funding for St. Landry Parish in town hallState lawmakers announced over $120 million in funding for St. Landry Parish, targeting key improvements in roads, healthcare, and economic growth to benefit local communities and infrastructure projects.Baton Rouge Advocate21d agoWhole story →BuildHealthS 190st landry parish funding announcement
See what Elon Musk said about Louisiana and SpaceX plansElon Musk announced SpaceX's partnership with Louisiana in a video posted on X. Gov. Jeff Landry announced in Abbeville. Here’s what the tech trillionaire said.Baton Rouge Advocate1mo agoWhole story →BuildTechnologyJeff Landryspacex louisiana facility announcement
La. Gov. Jeff Landry invites officials to SpaceX eventGovernor Jeff Landry is expected to announce a deal with SpaceX on Tuesday, August 24, 2026, that will bring a space port and launch site to Vermilion Parish near Lafayette LA.Baton Rouge Advocate2mo agoWhole story →BuildTechnologyJeff Landryspacex louisiana announcement
City leaders assemble team to tackle River Center projectMayor-President Sid Edwards lauded a team of local and national players set to redevelop the Raising Cane’s River Center, an aging facility that has spurred talks of redevelopment for decades.Baton Rouge Advocate2mo agoWhole story →BuildSid Edwardsriver center redevelopment
Baton Rouge mayoral staffer announces run for Central mayorMayor-President Sid Edwards’ chief of staff Lon Vicknair has announced his candidacy for mayor of Central, joining Metro Council member Aaron Moak in the race.Baton Rouge Advocate2mo agoWhole story →BuildJusticeSid Edwardscentral mayoral election
Opinion: Mayor Moreno’s 6-month report earns ‘A’ for effortWhen New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno earlier this month released a report on her first half-year in office, the fresh air was almost palpable.Baton Rouge Advocate3mo agoWhole story →BuildEconomyHelena Morenonew orleans mayor report
