Report Highlights Louisiana Business Community Allies and Advocates
BATON ROUGE, La. – The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) today released its 2025 Scorecard, an annual voting guide that tracks where lawmakers stood on issues impacting Louisiana’s business community, ranging from education and civil justice reform to energy and tax issues.
“Louisiana is done with ‘good enough,’” said Will Green, LABI president and CEO. “This session, LABI continued to work with legislators to reject the status quo and fight for real reforms to transform our economy, strengthen our workforce, and send a message that Louisiana is open for business. The 2025 Legislative Scorecard is more than just a report card—it’s a reflection of who stood up for free enterprise when it mattered most. Our state’s future depends on leaders willing to take bold stands, and this Scorecard makes clear exactly who those leaders are.”
Nineteen bills were scored this year, reflecting issues prioritized by LABI’s engaged membership through participation in a number of issue councils. Through these issue councils, members provide the insight and expertise that is cemented in LABI’s annual Program of Work, a comprehensive statement of all official policy positions that guide the organization’s advocacy. The policies outlined in the Program of Work determine the weight each piece of legislation carries throughout the session and guides the final votes selected for the annual analysis.
Now in its 45th year, LABI’s Legislative Scorecard is the most consistent and trusted barometer of how lawmakers vote on issues impacting Louisiana’s business community. The Scorecard doesn’t just measure votes—it underscores the progress tied to LABI’s LA Driven agenda, which serves as the roadmap for the policies we champion and the reforms we fight to advance at the Capitol.
“LABI’s LA Driven agenda continues to deliver for Louisiana,” said Green. “In 2025, 48 measures carrying the LA Driven stamp received approval from both lawmakers and the administration—proof that our bold vision for reform has sustained momentum. But we also know that progress is never guaranteed. Some much-needed reforms were stalled by those content with business as usual, and that’s exactly why LABI will keep pressing forward until Louisiana reaches its full potential.”
In 2025, LABI recognizes the lawmakers who consistently prioritized Louisiana’s business community. This year, 75 legislators scored 80 percent or higher on the measures our members identified as most critical to the state’s economy and job creators, demonstrating their commitment to advancing policies that strengthen Louisiana for all.
13 legislators have received the “Most Valuable Policymaker” (MVP) designation for their perfect score on the bills included in this year’s Scorecard analysis.
MVPs
Sen. Robert Allain, District 21
Sen. Adam Bass, District 36
Sen. Rick Edmonds, District 6
Sen. Mike Fesi, District 20
Sen. Valarie Hodges, District 13
Sen. Blake Miguez, District 22
Sen. Bob Owen, District 1
Sen. Thomas Pressly, District 38
Sen. Alan Seabaugh, District 31
Sen. Bill Wheat, District 37
Rep. Paula Davis, District 69
Rep. Barbara Freiberg, District 70
Rep. Joe Orgeron, District 54
28 legislators earned the ranking of “All-Star,” scoring between 90 and 99 percent.
All-Stars
Senate President Cameron Henry, District 9
Sen. Mark Abraham, District 25
Sen. Stewart Cathey, District 33
Sen. Heather Cloud, District 28
Sen. Franklin Foil, District 16
Sen. Caleb Kleinpeter, District 17
Sen. Eddie Lambert, District 18
Sen. Patrick McMath, District 11
Sen. Beth Mizell, District 12
Sen. Jay Morris, District 35
Sen. Brach Myers, District 23
Sen. Mike Reese, District 30
Sen. Jeremy Stine, District 27
Sen. Kirk Talbot, District 10
Sen. Glen Womack, District 32
Rep. Tony Bacala, District 59
Rep. Dennis Bamburg, District 5
Rep. Stephanie Berault, District 76
Rep. Kim Carver, District 89
Rep. Jessica Domangue, District 53
Rep. Troy Hebert, District 31
Rep. Chance Henry, District 42
Rep. John Illg, District 78
Rep. Dixon McMakin, 68
Rep. Michael Melerine, District 6
Rep. Mark Wright, District 77
Rep. John Wyble, District 75
Rep. Jerome ‘Zee’ Zeringue, District 52
34 legislators scored between 80-89 percent and earned the ranking of “Honorable Mention.”
Honorable Mentions
Sen. Patrick Connick, District 8
Sen. Bob Hensgens, District 26
Sen. Greg Miller, District 19
Rep. Mike Bayham, District 103
Rep. Beau Beaullieu, District 48
Rep. Beth Billings, District 56
Rep. Ryan Bourriaque, District 47
Rep. Chad Boyer, District 46
Rep. Josh Carlson, District 43
Rep. Emily Chenevert, District 66
Rep. Kim Coates, District 73
Rep. Raymond Crews, District 8
Rep. Jason DeWitt, District 25
Rep. Kellee Hennessy Dickerson, District 64
Rep. Michael Echols, District 14
Rep. Kathy Edmonston, District 88
Rep. Peter Egan, District 74
Rep. Gabe Firment, District 22
Rep. Foy Gadberry, District 15
Rep. Jay Galle, District 104
Rep. Brett Geymann, District 35
Rep. Brian Glorioso, District 90
Rep. Mike Johnson, District 27
Rep. Jacob Landry, District 49
Rep. Jack McFarland, District 13
Rep. Chuck Owen, District 30
Rep. Laurie Schlegel, District 82
Rep. Annie Spell, District 45
Rep. Vinney St. Blanc, District 50
Rep. Phillip Tarver, District 36
Rep. Polly Thomas, District 80
Rep. Chris Turner, District 12
Rep. Debbie Villio, District 79
Rep. Roger Wilder, District 71
Beginning next month, LABI will honor these 75 lawmakers at nine Regional Rallies across Louisiana. These events provide a chance to connect with local leaders, industry innovators and—most importantly—the small business owners who are the backbone of our state’s economy.
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The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry: The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry was organized in 1975 to represent Louisiana businesses, serving as both the state chamber of commerce and state manufacturers association. LABI’s primary goal is to foster a climate for economic growth by championing the principles of the free enterprise system and representing the general interest of the business community through active involvement in the political, legislative, judicial and regulatory processes. Find out more information at labi.org.