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2027 City-parish Employee Health Insurance Rates

The self-funded health plan is running $6.5-8 million over budget in 2026, forcing premium increases for employees and retirees. The council ultimately approved smaller increases (15% instead of 20-30%) after union pushback, shifting about $700,000 in cost back onto the city-parish budget.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 21, 2026

CriticalTaxes Budget

Home Rule Charter Commission on consolidation

Two resolutions — one from Dunn Jr. asking finance to study whether Baton Rouge could survive financially on its own, and one from Hurst to create a Home Rule Charter Commission — would launch a serious look at splitting the consolidated government. Both were just introduced; hearings are upcoming.

1 mentionLast discussed Sep 9, 2026