Press Releases.

• LABI Statement on Importance of In-Person Learning

  August 4, 2021

  BATON ROUGE, LA – This morning’s release of the LEAP scores for Louisiana students for the 2020-2021 school year are disheartening.  As expected, the data show a significant learning loss over the last year, and we have a long… (Continue)

• LABI Statement on COVID-19 Impact on Louisiana’s Health & Economy

  August 2, 2021

  BATON ROUGE, LA (August 2nd, 2021) – LABI President and CEO Stephen Waguespack released the following statement regarding the recent uptick in COVID-19 cases and the impact it has on Louisiana’s health and economy. “Our healthcare members have reported this… (Continue)

• LABI Celebrates Pro-Business Successes at Session’s End

  June 10, 2021

  BATON ROUGE, LA (June 10, 2021) – As the 2021 Regular Legislative Session wrapped up Thursday, the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) singled out its list of landmark bills passed by the legislature that can truly change… (Continue)

• LABI Announces Two Strategic Hires for New Positions

  June 4, 2021

  BATON ROUGE, LA (June 4, 2021) – The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) welcomes two seasoned communications professionals to round out its talented team focused on innovative outreach and engagement. Ashley Gordon will serve as LABI’s new… (Continue)

• Business Community to Gov. Edwards: Time to End Enhanced Unemployment

  May 19, 2021

  BATON ROUGE, LA (May 19, 2021) — With a worker shortage impacting businesses statewide, Louisiana’s leading trade associations joined together this week to ask Gov. John Bel Edwards to discontinue the state’s use of federal enhanced unemployment benefits.  The broad,… (Continue)

• Statement from LABI President and CEO Stephen Waguespack on the Passing of Former Governor Buddy Roemer

  May 17, 2021

  LABI President and CEO Stephen Waguespack released the following statement on the passing of former Governor Buddy Roemer: “Buddy Roemer dedicated his life’s work to building a better Louisiana and led the charge for reform in state government. His passion… (Continue)

• TAX REFORM UPDATE: Major Sales Tax Collection Legislation Introduced for Upcoming Fiscal Session

  March 24, 2021

  The efforts to reform Louisiana's sales tax collection system moved forward today with the introduction of a constitutional amendment (HB 199) by House Speaker Clay Schexnayder (R-Gonzales). This legislation has the potential to help modernize and simplify our… (Continue)

• LABI, Coalition Partners Send Second Batch of Letters to Out-of-State Auto Insurance Companies

  March 9, 2021

  Baton Rouge, LA (March 9, 2020) – On the heels of the welcome news that Farmers’ Insurance Exchange will once again write auto insurance policies in Louisiana, the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) and its Legal Reform… (Continue)

• Gov. Edwards Announces Phase III, Statement from LABI President and CEO Stephen Waguespack

  March 2, 2021

  This afternoon, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced that Louisiana will enter “Phase III” tomorrow. LABI President and CEO Stephen Waguespack released the following statement: “Today’s announcement is an encouraging light at the end of a long tunnel, but our state… (Continue)

• LABI Announces 2021 Board of Directors, Members of the Emerging Leaders Council

  February 25, 2021

  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)

• Statement from LABI President and CEO Stephen Waguespack on the Biden Administration’s Executive Actions on Energy

  January 27, 2021

  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)

• Slight Improvement, But Louisiana Still Named A “Judicial Hellhole”

  December 9, 2020

  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)

• LABI Announces Honorees for 2020 Free Enterprise Awards

  November 6, 2020

  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)

• LABI’s Louisiana Free Enterprise Institute Launches New Feature on LouisianaJudiciary.com

  October 14, 2020

  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)

• With Hurricane Delta Threatening Louisiana, Learn More About How to Keep Your Business, Employees and Communities Safe

  October 8, 2020

  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)

• LABI’s PACs Announce 2020 Judicial Endorsements

  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)

• 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)