BATON ROUGE, LA (February 25, 2021) – Today at its membership meeting in Baton Rouge, the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) formally announced its officers and Board of Directors for 2021, along with the members of the 2021 LABI Emerging… (Continue)
Today, President Joe Biden will announce a moratorium on all new oil and gas drilling leases on federal lands and in the federal waters. LABI President and CEO Stephen Waguespack released the following statement in response: “President Biden’s… (Continue)
BATON ROUGE, LA (December 9, 2020) – Though the state moved down a spot in the rankings, Louisiana’s toxic legal climate earned it the #5 spot among the nation’s “Judicial Hellholes.” It’s the eighth year in a row the… (Continue)
BATON ROUGE, LA (November 5, 2020) – After a statewide nomination and selection process, the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) is pleased to recognize ten companies and individuals selected as the 2020 Free Enterprise Awards winners. Their unparalleled… (Continue)
BATON ROUGE, LA (October 14, 2020) – With Early Voting starting Friday, and voters across Louisiana set to elect dozens of judges from the Louisiana Supreme Court on down, there’s a new tool to help them better understand how… (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 state of emergency and… (Continue)
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, EastPAC and WestPAC have endorsed 34 candidates for the… (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 tireless champion for Louisiana’s working families and job creators…. (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 their livelihoods due to predatory coastal lawsuits. The associations filed an… (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 John Bel Edwards has declared a state of… (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. Internal Revenue Service… (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 week, the Governor's Office of Homeland… (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 legislation in both this year’s regular… (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 currently do not operate in Louisiana,… (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 state's congressional delegation, ensuring the voice of… (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’re obviously disappointed to remain in Phase II for at least two… (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: “HB 57 is now law thanks to the… (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 website to give citizens access to information on Louisiana’s… (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 was a victory for common sense and the clear… (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 the state. “Public health officials and education leaders… (Continue)
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