Press Releases.

• Despite Overwhelming Support, Gov. Landry Vetoes Key Legal Reform Measure

  June 18, 2024

  BATON ROUGE, La. – Today, Gov. Jeff Landry vetoed HB 423 by Rep. Michael Melerine (R-Shreveport), which passed with widespread bipartisan support. LABI released the following statement on behalf of President and CEO Will Green. “The business community is deeply disappointed… (Continue)

• LABI Endorses Streamlined Accountability Framework Unveiled by LDOE

  May 6, 2024

  BATON ROUGE, La. – Today, the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) joined Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) officers in endorsing the thoughtful and comprehensive accountability framework crafted by the Louisiana Department of Education. The formula… (Continue)

• LABI Releases Statement Following FTC’s Decision to Ban Noncompete Agreements

  April 24, 2024

  Baton Rouge, LA – The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry released the following statement in response to the yesterday’s FTC’s announcement banning all noncompete agreements. “This ban is governmental overreach – plain and simple,” said LABI President and CEO… (Continue)

• LABI Releases Statement Following Biden Admin’s Decision to Halt LNG Export Permits

  January 26, 2024

  Baton Rouge, LA – The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) released the following statement after the Biden Administration announced this morning that they will freeze export permits for new liquified natural gas projects. “LABI will stand against any… (Continue)

• LABI: Class IV Primacy a Monumental Opportunity for Louisiana

  December 29, 2023

  Baton Rouge, LA – Today, Louisiana Association of Business & Industry (LABI) President & CEO Will Green released the following statement in response to the EPA granting primacy over Class VI injection wells to the Louisiana Department of… (Continue)

• LABI Releases Statement Following Rescinding of Controversial BESE Rule

  December 4, 2023

  Baton Rouge, LA – The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) released the following statement after the president of the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE), rescinded an emergency rule to immediately create a graduation appeals process ahead of its… (Continue)

• LABI’s PACs Announce Statewide Candidate Endorsements

  November 2, 2023

  Baton Rouge, LA (November 1, 2023) The four regional political action committees of the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) announced endorsements of candidates in races for statewide office. After inviting all… (Continue)

• LABI Announces 2023 Free Enterprise Award Winners

  October 23, 2023

  Baton Rouge, LA (October 23, 2023) – The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) announced its 2023 Free Enterprise Award winners. These annual awards recognize LABI members who demonstrate exemplary commitment and contributions to the state’s business climate… (Continue)

• Will Green Named LABI’s President and CEO

  September 26, 2023

  Baton Rouge, LA (September 26, 2023) – After a months-long nationwide search, the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) is pleased to announce that Will Green has been named LABI President and CEO. Since 2016, Green has served as… (Continue)

• 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)