Government
- Sun. 10/25
Metro Council approves 15% and 25% premium increases for City-Parish employee health plans
The council cut the proposed 2027 increases of 20%, 20% and 30% after the original proposal failed at an Oct. 21 special meeting.
- Sun. 10/25
Baker council to vote Oct. 27 on scooter rules and a cable TV franchise
The Baker City Council's Oct. 27 agenda also includes setting the city's Halloween date and time.
- Sat. 10/24
Metro Council to introduce 2027 budget Oct. 28, setting Dec. 8 hearing
The Oct. 28 agenda also lists a discussion of the Baton Rouge Water Works franchise, $7.5 million in federal housing grants and a $1.4 million bus rapid transit change order.
- Fri. 10/23
Zachary council sets Oct. 27 hearing on creating a deputy police chief position
The agenda also lists a Flock camera-system presentation, a possible sale of city property on Rollins Road and two alcohol permits on Main Street.
- Fri. 10/23
St. George council to consider planning-services agreement with Desire Line on Oct. 27
The proposed resolution sets a one-year term for code and comprehensive-planning work; neither it nor the agenda lists a cost.
- Fri. 10/23
Central council to consider debris removal and monitoring contracts Oct. 27
The agenda also lists a Central Cultural Foundation agreement, an 11.81-acre rezoning, a code change on nonconformities and a closed session on a lawsuit.
- Thu. 10/22
State moves EarlySteps intake for infants and toddlers to regional offices
Families will enter the early intervention program through state regional offices instead of contracted vendors by March 31, 2027.
- Thu. 10/22
St. George council sets Oct. 27 hearing on $335,000 for Uber pilot program
The council will also hear a Perkins Road rezoning, a 184-foot wireless tower on River Road and a backyard dwelling permit.
- Thu. 10/22
Metro Council sets Oct. 28 hearings on Capitol House district taxes and $1 million River Center deal
Hearings are set on a 2% sales tax and 2% hotel tax in the Capitol House Economic Development District and a state-local River Center renovation agreement.
- Thu. 10/22
Planning Commission backs West Chimes bar rezoning, defers three cases to Nov. 16
The commission voted 7-0 on each item Monday, recommending a bar and lounge rezoning near West Chimes Street and putting off three cases a month.