October 8, 2020 (Baton Rouge, LA) - Today, the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry’s affiliated political action committees announced their judicial endorsements for the November 3rd election. NorthPAC, SouthPAC,... (Continue)
As Hurricane Delta Threatens Louisiana, Governor Edwards Urges Citizens to Prepare As Hurricane Delta continues to gain strength and track toward Louisiana, Governor John Bel Edwards has declared a... (Continue)
LABI President and CEO Stephen Waguespack released the following statement on the passing of former Governor Mike Foster: "Throughout his entire career in public service, Mike Foster was a... (Continue)
New Orleans, LA (September 17, 2020) – Louisiana’s leading trade associations took legal action this week to help protect workers in the state’s energy sector who risk losing... (Continue)
With Hurricane Sally Tracking Toward Southeast Louisiana, Governor Edwards Urges Residents to Prepare With Hurricane Sally in the Gulf of Mexico and headed toward Southeast Louisiana, Governor... (Continue)
Get the Latest Hurricane Laura Recovery Information for Louisiana Businesses 1. FEMA Disaster Assistance Now Available in 16 Parishes 2. Small Business Administration Offering Disaster Loans to Businesses Impacted by Laura 3.... (Continue)
Get a Hurricane Game Plan for Your Business, Your Employees, and Your Family With Louisiana businesses potentially feeling the impact of Hurricane Laura for at least the next... (Continue)
Baton Rouge, LA (August 19, 2020) – The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) today released its 2020 Legislative Scorecard, highlighting the lawmakers and leaders inside the State Capitol who supported pro-business... (Continue)
Baton Rouge, LA (August 13, 2020) – This week, the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) and their Legal Reform Coalition partners sent more than 1,100 letters to auto insurance companies who... (Continue)
Baton Rouge, LA (July 29, 2020) – As both houses of Congress begin negotiations on a new COVID-19 relief package, the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) remains engaged with the... (Continue)
This afternoon, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced that he will extend Louisiana's "Phase II" reopening until August 7. LABI President and CEO Stephen Waguespack released the following statement: "We&rsquo... (Continue)
Earlier this week, Gov. John Bel Edwards signed HB 57 by Speaker Clay Schexnayder (R-Gonzales), the Civil Justice Reform Act of 2020. LABI President and CEO Stephen Waguespack released the following statement: ... (Continue)
BATON ROUGE, LA – (Monday, July 13, 2020) In its continuing push for greater transparency in Louisiana’s judiciary, the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) today launched a new... (Continue)
This afternoon, the Louisiana Legislature passed HB 57 by Speaker Clay Schexnayer (R-Gonzales), the Civil Justice Reform Act of 2020. LABI President and CEO Stephen Waguespack released the following statement: “Today... (Continue)
Baton Rouge, LA (June 25, 2020) – The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) commends the Louisiana Departments of Education and Health for releasing a detailed plan to re-open schools across... (Continue)
This afternoon, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced the extension of Phase 2 reopening for another 28 days. LABI President and CEO Stephen Waguespack released the following statement: “We are disappointed that... (Continue)
This afternoon, Gov. John Bel Edwards vetoed SB 418 by Sen. Kirk Talbot (R-River Ridge), the Omnibus Premium Reduction Act. LABI President Stephen Waguespack released the following statement: “The Governor... (Continue)
This afternoon, the Louisiana House of Representatives overwhelmingly supported SB418 by Sen. Kirk Talbot (R-River Ridge), the Omnibus Premium Reduction Act, with a vote of 72-28. LABI President Stephen Waguespack... (Continue)
Today, LABI President Stephen Waguespack released the following statement upon the Senate’s passage of SB 418 by Sen. Kirk Talbot: “This legislation is long overdue. In voting... (Continue)
Today, LABI released policy recommendations to help protect the state’s job creators from the threat of excessive and frivolous lawsuits in wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. ... (Continue)
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