Press Releases.

• Statement from LABI President and CEO Stephen Waguespack on the Passing of Former Governor Mike Foster

  October 4, 2020

  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)

• With Louisiana’s Energy Jobs Threatened by Lawsuits,  Leading Trade Associations Take Action to Keep Workers Employed

  September 17, 2020

  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 Threatening Louisiana, Learn More About How to Keep Your Business, Employees and Communities Safe

  September 13, 2020

  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)

• Impacted By Hurricane Laura? Get the Latest Business Recovery Information

  August 28, 2020

    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)

• Learn More About How to Keep Your Business, Employees and Communities Safe

  August 25, 2020

  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)

• LABI Releases Annual Legislative Scorecard, Heralds Bipartisan Achievements in Both Sessions

  August 19, 2020

  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)

• LABI, Coalition Partners Market Louisiana to Out of State Auto Insurance Companies

  August 13, 2020

  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)

• As Congress Works on a Relief Package, LABI’s Advocacy Continues on Capitol Hill

  July 29, 2020

  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)

• Gov. Edwards Extends Phase II, Statement from LABI President and CEO Stephen Waguespack

  July 21, 2020

  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)

• Gov. Edwards Signs HB 57, Statement from LABI President and CEO Stephen Waguespack

  July 16, 2020

  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)

• LABI’s Louisiana Free Enterprise Institute Unveils LouisianaJudiciary.com, Website Aimed at Judicial Transparency

  July 13, 2020

  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)

• Legislature Passes HB 57, Statement from LABI President and CEO Stephen Waguespack

  June 30, 2020

  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)

• LABI Commends State Plan to Re-Open Schools Safely

  June 25, 2020

  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)

• Governor Extends Phase 2, Statement from LABI President Stephen Waguespack

  June 22, 2020

  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 the state is not yet moving to Phase 3… (Continue)

• Governor Vetoes Legal Reform, Statement from LABI President Stephen Waguespack

  June 12, 2020

  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’s veto of Sen. Talbot’s SB 418, the bill to reduce… (Continue)

• Stephen Waguespack Talks Special Session 6-8-20

  June 8, 2020

  Stephen Waguespack with LABI was on the show for his weekly segment to discuss the special session and the most important bills that are being debated.  He discusses topics such as insurance rates and tort reform.  Then, sticking to… (Continue)

• Statement from LABI President Stephen Waguespack on the House’s Overwhelming, Bipartisan Passage of SB418

  May 29, 2020

  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 released the following statement: “Today marks a milestone for Louisiana's… (Continue)

• Statement from LABI President Stephen Waguespack on the Senate’s Passage of SB418

  May 21, 2020

  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 to support this bill, Senators today stood with families and business… (Continue)

• LABI Releases Policy Recommendations for Liability Reform in Wake of COVID-19

  May 5, 2020

  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.   “Right now, Louisiana’s economy is experiencing an unprecedented crisis,” said LABI President Stephen… (Continue)

• LABI Launches New Podcast, First Guest is Former Superintendent John White

  May 4, 2020

  For your listening pleasure, LABI has launched its own podcast series, each episode taking a “Deep Dive” into the origin stories of the policy makers, job creators, thinkers and doers shaping Louisiana. The inaugural episode features an “exit interview” with… (Continue)