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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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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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….
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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