A recent survey conducted by the Louisiana Free Enterprise Institute found that a majority or residents of Plaquemines Parish are siding with the energy industry regarding the Parish Council'... (Continue)
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Acting Administrator, Andrew Wheeler, concluded yesterday his swing through the Bayou State where he addressed regional economic leaders and toured a coastal restoration... (Continue)
In today’s business update, LABI President and CEO Stephen Waguespack looks at the current economic forecast for Louisiana. Please click here to listen. (Continue)
Stephen Waguespack, President and CEO of the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry, talks with 101.7 / 710 KEEL's Robert J Wright and Erin McCarty about the current state of the state... (Continue)
One of the key issues Shreveport Bossier residents talk about is jobs and finding ways to keep people in our community. Many young professionals have been fleeing the area to... (Continue)
“Sometimes we just say ‘It’s Louisiana,’ but if we continue to have that mindset, we will never see improvements to our state.” The Louisiana... (Continue)
A best and worst ranking of states’ economies produced by financial website 24/7 Wall St. and published by USA Today ranks Louisiana 48th in the U.S. for its economic... (Continue)
Stephen Waguespack, president of the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry, will be the featured speaker at the September Ascension GOP Roundtable, sponsored by Ascension Republican Women. The roundtable will... (Continue)
City officials in both Seattle and Vancouver, British Columbia are indicating their governments may be next to pursue climate lawsuits against energy companies. The City Attorney of Seattle revealed this... (Continue)
Climate lawsuits against manufacturers may drive businesses trying to escape mounting legal bills out of the U.S., according to the head of the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry ... (Continue)
When a bill comes through a Louisiana legislative committee that stands a fair chance of having an impact on the business community, it’s almost certain that someone will... (Continue)
Stephen Waguespack, President and CEO of the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry, talks with 101.7 710 KEEL's Robert J Wright and Erin McCarty about this year's LABI... (Continue)
Louisianans pride themselves on doing things a bit differently. Some hold jazz funerals, greeting death with a festive parade. Not a few Cajuns mark Mardi Gras by chasing chickens on... (Continue)
The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) released the 20th edition of its Legislative Scorecard Tuesday. According to a prepared statement, the scorecard highlights the leaders who voted... (Continue)
10 Acadiana representatives are being recognized for their efforts during the legislative session. The Louisiana Association of Business & Industry released the 20th edition of its legislative scorecard. It highlights leaders... (Continue)
On Tuesday, the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) released the 20th edition of its Legislative Scorecard highlighting the leaders who voted for a solid foundation of policies that... (Continue)
The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) has released the 20th edition of its Legislative Scorecard highlighting the leaders who voted for a solid foundation of policies that... (Continue)
Small businesses struggling to afford health insurance under the Affordable Care Act may find relief in the Trump administration’s recent expansion of association health plans—or AHPs... (Continue)
One of the brighter moments in the state’s recent history was the passage in 2017 of the Justice Reinvestment Act, which sought to reduce the state’s highest-in-the-nation... (Continue)
The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) president, Stephen Waguespack, met with members of the chamber of commerce today. Waguespack discussed Louisiana’s economy and the recent legislative... (Continue)
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