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Holiday Curbside Garbage, Recycling and Out-of-Cart Collection Schedule

By Baton Rouge Reporter Report | Dec 25, 2023

City-Parish offices will be closed on December 25th and January 1st in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, respectively.

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MyBR App is Here!

By Baton Rouge Reporter Report | Dec 9, 2023

Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced the launch of the MyBR app, a comprehensive platform designed to streamline access to city services, enabling residents of East Baton Rouge Parish to stay engaged, productive, and informed.

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Mayor Broome’s Statement about the Passing of Sandra Day O’Connor

By Baton Rouge Reporter Report | Dec 4, 2023

Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome issued the following statement about the passing of Justice Sandra Day O’Connor

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MOVEBR celebrates opening of new Ben Hur Intersection

By Baton Rouge Reporter Report | Dec 2, 2023

On November 29, 2023 Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and the MOVEBR Program celebrated the opening of Ben Hur Intersection at Nicholson Drive.

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Thanksgiving Holiday Curbside Garbage and Recycling Collection Schedule

By Baton Rouge Reporter Report | Nov 22, 2023

City-Parish offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 23 and 24, for the Thanksgiving holiday.

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Baton Rouge Named a Top 10 Digital City for Ninth Consecutive Year

By Baton Rouge Reporter Report | Nov 17, 2023

Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced that Baton Rouge has been named a Top 10 Digital City for the ninth consecutive year by the Center for Digital Government.

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Members of Congress Launch Bipartisan American Seafood Caucus

By Baton Rouge Reporter | Nov 13, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representatives Garret Graves (R-LA), Derek Kilmer (D-WA), Mary Peltola (D-AK), and Rob Wittman (R-VA) have joined forces to launch the bipartisan American Seafood Caucus. The caucus aims to provide a platform for seafood policy advocates to come together and ensure that domestically produced seafood is given the attention it deserves.The co-chairs of the caucus, representing the United States's four major coastlines, are committed to involving a diverse membership from different regions of the country. Their goal is to create a level playing field...

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Graves and Plaskett Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Kick-Start Recovery for Families After Natural Disasters

By Baton Rouge Reporter | Nov 13, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representatives Garret Graves (Louisiana) and Stacey Plaskett (U.S. Virgin Islands) have introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at expediting immediate disaster recovery funds to states in the aftermath of a major disaster. The bill, called the Expediting Disaster Recovery Act (EDRA), seeks to address the delays, waste, and inefficiencies of the current natural disaster recovery process.Currently, the process of providing recovery funding to victims can take years. The EDRA bill aims to change this by providing upfront federal grant funding to local...

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City-Parish Services for Veterans Day Holiday

By Baton Rouge Reporter Report | Nov 10, 2023

City-Parish offices will be closed on Friday, November 10, in observance of the Veterans Day holiday.

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Graves’ Legislation to Block Another Biden Administration Domestic Energy Reduction Effort Has Advanced in the U.S. House of Representatives

By Baton Rouge Reporter | Nov 8, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC - A bill introduced by U.S. Congressman Garret Graves to counter the Biden Administration's attempt to restrict American energy production in the Gulf of Mexico has advanced in the U.S. House of Representatives. The legislation, known as the "Requiring Integrity in Conservation Efforts (RICE) Act," aims to address the administration's recent designation of 11 million acres off-limits for energy development and production under the pretext of protecting the newly discovered Rice's Whale habitat.According to Congressman Graves, the administration's move is an...

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Graves’ Legislation to Stop the Biden Administration’s War on American Energy Has Advanced through the U.S. House of Representatives

By Baton Rouge Reporter | Nov 7, 2023

U.S. Congressman Garret Graves' legislation aimed at restoring America's energy independence has made significant progress as it advanced through the U.S. House Natural Resources Committee. Graves expressed his concerns about the Biden Administration's energy policies, which he believes are detrimental to the country.Graves pointed out that the current administration has set records by blocking new American offshore energy projects and proposing fewer offshore oil and gas leases than any previous president. As a result, the United States has become more reliant on energy...

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Mayor Broome Proclaims November Veterans Month in East Baton Rouge Parish

By Baton Rouge Reporter Report | Nov 3, 2023

Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome proudly designates the month of November as Veterans Month in East Baton Rouge Parish, a tribute to the courageous men and women of our community who have served in the United States Armed Forces.

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Statement by Mayor Broome

By Baton Rouge Reporter Report | Nov 2, 2023

Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced that Chief Murphy Paul will be extending his service at the Baton Rouge Police Department beyond his previously scheduled retirement date of November 3, 2023

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Graves Calls for Congressional Hearing on WEP/GPO Penalty Reform

By Baton Rouge Reporter | Nov 2, 2023

U.S. Congressman Garret Graves, along with 100 Members of Congress, has formally requested that the House Ways and Means Committee hold a hearing on H.R. 82 – the Social Security Fairness Act. This legislation, introduced by Graves, aims to repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) social security penalties. With nearly 300 champions and being the 3rd most cosponsored bill of the current congressional session, the momentum for reforming these penalties is strong.Graves emphasizes the importance of addressing this issue, stating,...

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Mayor Sharon Weston Broome Issues Urgent Call to Action on Rising Child Hunger Crisis

By Baton Rouge Reporter Report | Nov 1, 2023

Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome has issued a plea to Congress demanding immediate action in response to the alarming findings of the 2022 USDA Food Security Report.

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Graves and Carter Introduce Legislation to Help Remaining 2016 Flood Victims

By Baton Rouge Reporter | Oct 30, 2023

BATON ROUGE, LA – U.S. Representatives Garret Graves and Troy Carter have introduced legislation aimed at providing assistance to the remaining victims of the devastating 2016 flood. The bill seeks to extend the Duplication of Benefits (DoB) relief provision in the Disaster Recovery Reform Act (DRRA) of 2018 for an additional five years, preventing current and future disaster victims from being left vulnerable. Additionally, the legislation ensures that the fix applies to all 2016 flood victims, preventing federal agencies from imposing new eligibility requirements for...

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Mayor Broome Announces Police Chief Candidate Review Committee

By Baton Rouge Reporter Report | Oct 17, 2023

On October 11, 2023 Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced she will implement a committee to review candidates for the next Police Chief of the Baton Rouge Police Department.

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City-Parish Extends Deadline for Homeowners to Apply for Flood Mitigation Assistance

By Baton Rouge Reporter Report | Oct 16, 2023

The Mayor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (MOHSEP) is working to prepare a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) application to elevate repetitive flood-prone properties.

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U.S. Congressman Garret Graves Pushes for Fisheries Disaster Declaration After Hurricane Ida

By Baton Rouge Reporter | Oct 9, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – After U.S. Congressman Garret Graves repeatedly pushed for the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) to declare a "Fishery Disaster Determination" due to the impacts of Hurricane Ida in 2021, the agency announced today that they would finally make the disaster declaration more than two years after the storm occurred.Speaking about the delay in the disaster declaration, Congressman Garret Graves expressed his frustration, saying, "Immediately after Hurricane Ida, we secured $200 million in federal funding for fisheries disaster assistance. Instead of...

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U.S. Congressman Criticizes Biden's Energy Plan, Citing High Costs and Foreign Reliance

By Baton Rouge Reporter | Oct 2, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Garret Graves expressed his concerns about President Biden's energy plan, citing its impact on record high gasoline and utility costs for Americans. Graves emphasized the need for common sense and questioned the President's decision to rely on countries like Russia, China, and Iran for energy production.Graves stated, "Right now we have record high gasoline and utility costs, and Americans can’t afford to make...