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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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October 8, 2020
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…
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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…
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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….
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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