Press Releases.

• 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)

• LABI Celebrates Legislative Wins

  June 8, 2023

  Baton Rouge, LA – As the 2023 Regular Legislative Session concluded on Thursday night, the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) noted specific wins for Louisiana job creators.  “I want to thank our friends in… (Continue)

• LABI’s South PAC Announces Slate of Early Endorsements

  June 6, 2023

  Baton Rouge, La. (June 6, 2023) – South PAC, a political action committee of the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI), today announced early endorsements in key races in the South PAC region. South PAC has endorsed Beth… (Continue)

• LABI’s West PAC Announces Slate of Early Endorsements

  Baton Rouge, La. (June 6, 2023) –West PAC, a political action committee of the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI), today announced early endorsements in key races in the West PAC region. West PAC has endorsed Chance Henry… (Continue)

• LABI’s South PAC Endorses Kim Carver for HD 89

  June 1, 2023

  Baton Rouge, LA (June 1, 2023) – South PAC, a political action committee of the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI), announced the endorsement of Kim Carver for House District 89, the first in a wave of early endorsements… (Continue)

• Coalition Calls for Responsible Budget, Tax Relief

  May 16, 2023

  Baton Rouge, LA – Today, a coalition of groups and trade associations released a letter to the Louisiana Legislature regarding the development of the state budget. The coalition consists of Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), Americans for Prosperity… (Continue)

• LABI Statement on Class VI Primacy Application Notice

  May 1, 2023

  Baton Rouge, LA – The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) released the following statement regarding the posting of Louisiana’s Class VI primacy application notice in the federal registry. “Securing  (Continue)

• LABI’s Jim Patterson Named Interim President and CEO

  March 15, 2023

  Baton Rouge, LA – The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) is pleased to announce that Jim Patterson, LABI’s vice president of government relations, has been named LABI interim president and CEO. Patterson has served LABI for… (Continue)

• LABI President and CEO Stephen Waguespack Resigns

  March 9, 2023

  Baton Rouge, LA – Today, the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) received a letter of resignation from LABI President and CEO Stephen Waguespack (Continue)

• STATEMENT: LABI Responds to Governor’s Budget Proposal

  February 24, 2023

  Baton Rouge, LA – The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) released the following statement on Governor Edwards’ budget proposal announced earlier this week. “The governor’s proposed budget is simply the opening salvo to what will be a critical… (Continue)

• LABI Reveals Plan to Create Strategic Road Map for State

  January 31, 2023

  Baton Rouge, LA – The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) has announced plans for “LA23,” a bold initiative to position Louisiana as an economic leader in the South by 2030, crafted through extensive research and a vetting process with a broad array of stakeholders. The mission of… (Continue)

• LABI Welcomes Special Session

  January 23, 2023

  To address the increasing challenge of finding affordable property and casualty insurance coverage in Louisiana, the governor has announced he will call a special session to begin on January 30. LABI welcomes this decision from the governor and legislative leadership. The… (Continue)

• LABI Announces Speakers for 2023 Annual Meeting

  January 19, 2023

  Baton Rouge, LA – The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) has announced its speakers for the 2023 LABI Annual Meeting that will be held on March 2nd at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Baton… (Continue)

• LABI Announces Staff Additions, Departures

  November 16, 2022

  Baton Rouge, LA – The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) has announced several changes to the organization’s staff. Andree Miller has taken on the role of LABI’s Political Director, and—starting this week—Brian Davis will serve as Director of… (Continue)

• LABI Announces 2022 Free Enterprise Award Winners

  October 25, 2022

  Baton Rouge, LA (October 25, 2022) – The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) announced its 2022 Free Enterprise Award winners. These annual awards recognize LABI members who demonstrate exemplary commitment and contributions to the state’s… (Continue)

• LABI Releases 24th Annual Legislative Scorecard

  September 7, 2022

  Baton Rouge, LA (September 7, 2022) – Today the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) released its 2022 Legislative Scorecard, highlighting legislators inside the State Capitol who supported pro-business legislation in this year’s regular session. LABI, the state’s chamber… (Continue)

• LABI Celebrates Big Legislative Session Wins

  June 6, 2022

  BATON ROUGE, LA  – As the 2022 Regular Legislative Session concluded on Monday night, the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) noted specific wins for Louisiana job creators. “We were proud to be a part of a coordinated effort… (Continue)

• LABI Announces 2022 Board of Directors, Members of the Emerging Leaders Council 

  February 17, 2022

  BATON ROUGE, LA  – The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) announced its officers and Board of Directors for 2022 at its Annual Meeting last week, along with members of the 2022 LABI Emerging Leaders Council… (Continue)

• Statement: LABI President & CEO Stephen Waguespack on SCOTUS Blocking Vaccine Mandate for Private Sector

  January 13, 2022

  Baton Rouge, LA – Today, LABI President and CEO Stephen Waguespack released the following statement on the United States Supreme Court blocking the Biden Administration’s vaccine mandate in a 6-3 decision for private businesses with more than 100 employees.   “This is great news for our members and… (Continue)