Press Releases.

• 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)

• LABI Releases Recommendations for Education and Workforce in Louisiana Beyond COVID-19

  April 30, 2020

  Baton Rouge, LA (April 30, 2020) – The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) today released policy recommendations to help stabilize public education and address the dire workforce needs facing our state as Louisiana phases out of the initial response to… (Continue)

• Louisiana Business Community Outlines Preliminary Framework for State’s Economic Recovery

  April 17, 2020

  Baton Rouge, LA. (April 20, 2020) – The Baton Rouge Area Chamber (BRAC), in partnership with the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI), today released an executive summary for restarting the state's economy in a responsible and safety-oriented manner…. (Continue)

• US Chamber of Commerce Wants Your Input on Getting the Country Back to Work

  April 15, 2020

  As we begin looking at a reopening after the height of the COVID-19 crisis has passed, LABI's national partners at the US Chamber of Commerce in Washington, DC are starting to work on a plan for getting the country back to… (Continue)

• Coronavirus Resources for Business

  April 11, 2020

  April 29, 2020 Governor John Bel Edwards Extends Current Stay at Home Order to May 15 Yesterday, Governor John Bel Edwards announced that he would be extending his current “Stay at Home” order through Friday, May 15, leaving most COVID-19 restrictions… (Continue)

• LABI Member Marketplace

  March 27, 2020

  In an effort to help you through this response, LABI is matching our members' needs with services and products to keep you up and running. We're calling it the Member Marketplace, a virtual “swap meet” of resources within our… (Continue)

• How is Coronavirus affecting your business? Get tips here.

  March 12, 2020

  BATON ROUGE, LA (March 12, 2020) – With the Coronavirus causing concern both nationally and within the state, LABI is sharing resources with our members in order to aid Louisiana's business community in their response. Note: At this time, all LABI events… (Continue)

• LABI Urges Support for Sen. Talbot’s SB 418

  March 9, 2020

  BATON ROUGE, LA (March 9, 2020) – The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) today urged legislators to support passage of SB 418, the omnibus legal reform bill by Sen. Kirk Talbot (R-River Ridge). “Sen. Talbot’s legislation is the comprehensive solution… (Continue)

• LABI Announces 2020 Board of Directors, Members of the Emerging Leaders Council

  February 11, 2020

  BATON ROUGE, LA (February 11, 2020) – Today at its Annual Meeting in Baton Rouge, the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) formally announced its officers and Board of Directors for 2020, along with the members of the… (Continue)

• Senate President Page Cortez, House Speaker Clay Schexnayder to Lead Morning Legislative Leadership Panel at LABI Annual Meeting

  January 17, 2020

  BATON ROUGE, LA (January 17, 2020) – Newly-elected Louisiana Senate President Page Cortez (R-Lafayette) and House Speaker Clay Schexnayder (R-Gonzales) will discuss policy goals and challenges for the upcoming Legislative Session and look ahead to the next four years… (Continue)

• LABI Welcomes Rabalais to Communications Team

  January 9, 2020

  BATON ROUGE, LA (January 9, 2020) – The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) announced today that Mitch Rabalais will come aboard as Communications Manager at the end of January. Rabalais currently works at Louisiana State University, serving as… (Continue)

• Frank Abagnale to Keynote LABI Annual Meeting

  December 18, 2019

  BATON ROUGE, LA (December 18, 2019) – Renowned cybersecurity and fraud prevention expert Frank Abagnale will serve as keynote speaker at the 2020 Louisiana Association of Business and Industry’s (LABI) Annual Meeting in February. Abagnale's career as rogue-turned-FBI-expert was made… (Continue)

• LABI PACs Release Regional Sample Ballots for Runoff

  November 1, 2019

  BATON ROUGE, LA (November 1, 2019) – The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry’s affiliated political action committees have released regional sample ballots listing endorsed candidates for the November 16 election. Early voting begins Saturday for the runoff election and runs until November… (Continue)

• Renovations Underway at 500 Main Street, Soon to be LABI’s Center for Free Enterprise

  October 1, 2019

  BATON ROUGE, LA (October 1, 2019) – For nearly 45 years, the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry has served as the connector between its 2,200 members and the state leaders crafting policy that affects them. And now, in the spring… (Continue)