BATON ROUGE, LA - This morning’s release of the LEAP scores for Louisiana students for the 2020-2021 school year are disheartening. As expected, the data show a... (Continue)
BATON ROUGE, LA (August 2nd, 2021) – LABI President and CEO Stephen Waguespack released the following statement regarding the recent uptick in COVID-19 cases and the impact it has on Louisiana'... (Continue)
BATON ROUGE, LA (June 10, 2021) – As the 2021 Regular Legislative Session wrapped up Thursday, the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) singled out its list of landmark bills passed by... (Continue)
BATON ROUGE, LA (June 4, 2021) – The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) welcomes two seasoned communications professionals to round out its talented team focused on innovative outreach and engagement.... (Continue)
BATON ROUGE, LA (May 19, 2021) — With a worker shortage impacting businesses statewide, Louisiana’s leading trade associations joined together this week to ask Gov. John Bel Edwards to discontinue... (Continue)
LABI President and CEO Stephen Waguespack released the following statement on the passing of former Governor Buddy Roemer: “Buddy Roemer dedicated his life’s work to building a... (Continue)
The efforts to reform Louisiana's sales tax collection system moved forward today with the introduction of a constitutional amendment (HB 199) by House Speaker Clay Schexnayder (R-Gonzales). This legislation has... (Continue)
Baton Rouge, LA (March 9, 2020) – On the heels of the welcome news that Farmers’ Insurance Exchange will once again write auto insurance policies in Louisiana, the Louisiana Association of... (Continue)
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... (Continue)
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... (Continue)
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... (Continue)
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 ... (Continue)
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... (Continue)
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... (Continue)
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,... (Continue)
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... (Continue)
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... (Continue)
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... (Continue)
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... (Continue)
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.... (Continue)
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