There will be plenty of compelling stories over the next two months as the 2019 Legislative Session unfolds in Baton Rouge. It’s an election year, so the governor and... (Continue)
By: Stephen Waguespack This weekend, my wife and I took a day trip to New Orleans to check out the musical “Hamilton.” The Broadway hit was in town... (Continue)
Louisiana has many strengths. We have a fantastic culture, welcoming people, a rich heritage of community and ample natural resources. We are the sportsman’s paradise and, yes, we... (Continue)
By: Stephen Waguespack A key question is starting to become harder to ignore in Louisiana… and it has everything to do with the latest in what is becoming a... (Continue)
By: Stephen Waguespack Only four teams remain alive in the NFL playoffs and our beloved Saints are thankfully one of them. This upcoming weekend the Dome will once again be... (Continue)
As the hustle and bustle of the holiday season begins to wind down, many are taking the time to reflect on what transpired in 2018 and ponder what may lie ahead... (Continue)
By: Stephen Waguespack When it comes to tax increases, the last three years in Louisiana have produced one batch of bad news after another. Nine legislative sessions in three... (Continue)
Last week, we lost a true American hero and public servant with the passing of George H. W. Bush at the age of 94. One thing that should be clear to... (Continue)
How much substance and detail do you really want to hear? It’s a question Louisiana voters will be asking themselves in 2019. This quandary reminds me of the... (Continue)
By: Stephen Waguespack Each year at the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry, we recognize some of the outstanding work by businesses, policymakers and other partners making progress in our... (Continue)
By: Stephen Waguespack A few weeks ago, well-known economist and LSU Professor Emeritus Loren Scott released his Louisiana economic outlook for 2019 and 2020. The good news is the report was fairly... (Continue)
By: Stephen Waguespack The competition is fierce, and the competitors are upping their game to get your attention. I am sure you have seen it. How could you not? It... (Continue)
Thomas Jefferson once said, “With great risk, comes great reward.” While that may be a great way to describe the revolution... (Continue)
For the most part, they’re not headline-grabbing. They don’t often prompt large rallies on the steps of the Capitol. They rarely make their way onto your... (Continue)
And so, it begins again. Summer has ended, and a new Louisiana school year has begun. The early morning sound of alarm clocks and the sight of sleepy kids... (Continue)
By: Stephen Waguespack In 1994, after two years under the Clinton administration and decades more toiling as the minority party in Congress, Republicans decided they needed a plan to better communicate... (Continue)
By: Stephen Waguespack Every now and then, it is important to take the time to reflect on those who deserve some recognition and appreciation. I for one feel blessed... (Continue)
By: Stephen Waguespack Sure, we’ve got some challenges here in America. One quick scroll through your Twitter and Facebook feeds, and you’re bombarded by opinions... (Continue)
By: Stephen Waguespack Each October, the United States Supreme Court begins its annual term to hear cases on a range of issues from across the country. These public hearings and... (Continue)
For almost three years, the state Capitol has been absolutely, positively one thing: chaotic. The 6th special session during this time-period begins this week and will once again pit... (Continue)
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The latest from LABI’s President, Stephen Waguespack
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