Press Releases.

• LABI Announces 2024 Business Excellence Award Winners

  October 22, 2024

  BATON ROUGE, La. – Today the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI), unveiled the honorees for its 2024 Louisiana Business Excellence Awards. Formally known as the Free Enterprise Awards, these nine honors highlight dedicated businesses and business owners throughout… (Continue)

• LABI and LPIC Unveil Findings of Report to Boost and Sustain Early Care and Education Investment

  October 10, 2024

  When Louisiana Prioritizes ECE, Business Benefits BATON ROUGE, La. (October 9, 2024) – Today, the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI), along with the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children (LPIC), released Louisiana Strong: Building the Early… (Continue)

• LABI Statement on Resumption of Operations at Multiple Louisiana ports

  October 4, 2024

  BATON ROUGE, La. – The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) released the following statement in response to the end of this week’s strike by the International Longshoremen’s Association. It is welcome news that both parties have… (Continue)

• LABI Statement on Latest Tax Reform Proposal

  October 1, 2024

  BATON ROUGE, La. – The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) released the following statement in response to the governor’s proposed changes to Louisiana’s tax system. A key pillar of LABI’s LA Driven strategic plan is a fair, predictable,… (Continue)

• LABI Releases Statement Following Strike by International Longshoremen’s Association

  BATON ROUGE, La. – The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) released the following statement in response to today’s strike by the International Longshoremen’s Association at 14 U.S. ports, including multiple in Louisiana. Today’s strike by members… (Continue)

• LABI Celebrates Louisiana’s Manufacturers

  September 30, 2024

  BATON ROUGE, La. – Louisiana’s manufacturers and the quality jobs they provide are front and center this week as the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) celebrates National Manufacturing Week. LABI members across the state are opening their doors… (Continue)

• LABI Releases Annual Legislative Scorecard, Spotlights Free Enterprise Champions

  September 5, 2024

  BATON ROUGE, La. – Today, the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) released the 2024 edition of its annual Legislative Scorecard, highlighting the legislators who supported bills that LABI’s 2000+ members considered critical to Louisiana’s business climate. This year’s… (Continue)

• LABI Applauds Ruling Blocking Biden Admin’s LNG Pause

  July 2, 2024

  Baton Rouge, La. – Following yesterday’s ruling by a federal judge blocking the Biden administration’s pause on LNG permitting, the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) issued the following statement on behalf of General Counsel Lauren Hadden. “Yesterday’s decision… (Continue)

• LABI Prevails on Several Long-Sought Victories, Other Priorities Blocked to Protect the Status Quo

  June 21, 2024

  BATON ROUGE, La. – Following final action by the governor on legislation from the 2024 Regular Session, the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) acknowledged significant wins for the state’s business community while noting disappointing outcomes on some crucial… (Continue)

• Despite Overwhelming Support, Gov. Landry Vetoes Key Legal Reform Measure

  June 18, 2024

  BATON ROUGE, La. – Today, Gov. Jeff Landry vetoed HB 423 by Rep. Michael Melerine (R-Shreveport), which passed with widespread bipartisan support. LABI released the following statement on behalf of President and CEO Will Green. “The business community is deeply disappointed… (Continue)

• LABI Endorses Streamlined Accountability Framework Unveiled by LDOE

  May 6, 2024

  BATON ROUGE, La. – Today, the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) joined Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) officers in endorsing the thoughtful and comprehensive accountability framework crafted by the Louisiana Department of Education. The formula… (Continue)

• LABI Releases Statement Following FTC’s Decision to Ban Noncompete Agreements

  April 24, 2024

  Baton Rouge, LA – The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry released the following statement in response to the yesterday’s FTC’s announcement banning all noncompete agreements. “This ban is governmental overreach – plain and simple,” said LABI President and CEO… (Continue)

• LABI Releases Statement Following Biden Admin’s Decision to Halt LNG Export Permits

  January 26, 2024

  Baton Rouge, LA – The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) released the following statement after the Biden Administration announced this morning that they will freeze export permits for new liquified natural gas projects. “LABI will stand against any… (Continue)

• LABI: Class IV Primacy a Monumental Opportunity for Louisiana

  December 29, 2023

  Baton Rouge, LA – Today, Louisiana Association of Business & Industry (LABI) President & CEO Will Green released the following statement in response to the EPA granting primacy over Class VI injection wells to the Louisiana Department of… (Continue)

• LABI Releases Statement Following Rescinding of Controversial BESE Rule

  December 4, 2023

  Baton Rouge, LA – The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) released the following statement after the president of the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE), rescinded an emergency rule to immediately create a graduation appeals process ahead of its… (Continue)

• LABI’s PACs Announce Statewide Candidate Endorsements

  November 2, 2023

  Baton Rouge, LA (November 1, 2023) The four regional political action committees of the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) announced endorsements of candidates in races for statewide office. After inviting all… (Continue)

• LABI Announces 2023 Free Enterprise Award Winners

  October 23, 2023

  Baton Rouge, LA (October 23, 2023) – The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) announced its 2023 Free Enterprise Award winners. These annual awards recognize LABI members who demonstrate exemplary commitment and contributions to the state’s business climate… (Continue)

• Will Green Named LABI’s President and CEO

  September 26, 2023

  Baton Rouge, LA (September 26, 2023) – After a months-long nationwide search, the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) is pleased to announce that Will Green has been named LABI President and CEO. Since 2016, Green has served as… (Continue)

• LABI Launches LA23 Strategic Plan, Recommends Roadmap of Policy Steps to Success for Louisiana

  September 14, 2023

  BATON ROUGE, LA (September 14, 2023) – A cabinet-level Office of Talent Development, an eventual phase-out of the personal income tax and a focus on early childhood as both an educational tool and workforce support system – those are… (Continue)

• LABI Releases 25th Annual Legislative Scorecard, Four-Year Term Scores Highlight a Record 88 Champions

  September 11, 2023

  Baton Rouge, LA – Today the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) released its 2023 Legislative Scorecard, highlighting legislators inside the State Capitol who supported pro-business legislation in this year’s regular session and throughout the four-year term now coming to… (Continue)