Jul 3, 2025
NFIB Thanks Congress for Passing Landmark Small Business Tax Relief Bill
NFIB applauds Congress for passing the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which includes a permanent extension of the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction.
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January 22, 2026
Is Your Small Business Ready For This Weekend’s Winter Storm?
Forecasters are warning of snow and ice in a band stretching across 33 states.
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January 15, 2026
NFIB Response to Gov. Landry’s News Conference on Fiscal Responsibility
Small businesses are urging lawmakers to reduce or eliminate the state income tax.
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January 14, 2026
Optimism Index Improves, but LA Small Businesses Still Face Challenges
Worker shortages, supply issues and high taxes are still critical issues.
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December 30, 2025
Remember to Vote Your NFIB State Ballot
Your input helps determine our positions on key issues affecting independent businesses throughout the state.
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December 23, 2025
NFIB Member Testifies on Concerns Over Parish E-File Systems
The process would increase costs and compliance burdens on small businesses.
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December 9, 2025
NFIB: ‘Judicial Hellholes’ Report Highlights Need for Additional Reform in Louisiana
Report singles out coastal litigation as a cause for concern.
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November 13, 2025
Time is Running Out to Prepare for Small Business Saturday
It’s a chance for Main Street shops and restaurants to attract new customers and turn them into regulars.
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October 16, 2025
COLUMN: Johnson and Scalise Deliver a Big Win for Louisiana’s Small Businesses
State Director Leah Long thanks the leaders for their part in making the 20% Small Business Deduction permanent.
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October 1, 2025
LISTEN: Leah Long Discusses Staffing and Other Small Business Issues
The Louisiana state director discussed a broad range of issues on “Mornings with Brian Haldane”
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September 23, 2025
91 LA Lawmakers Achieve 100% NFIB Voting Records
Legislators were rated on 11 key votes on issues important to small businesses.
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September 2, 2025
Join Us For Small Business Town Halls in Shreveport, Lafayette
The events give owners the chance to engage with their legislators.
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August 25, 2025
NFIB Releases Ads in Thanking Speaker Johnson and Leader Scalise for Making the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction Permanent
The radio and digital ads starting this week in Louisiana recognize their efforts to help Main Street.
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August 22, 2025
NFIB Members Meet with U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy in Baton Rouge
The event underscored NFIB’s commitment to giving small business a strong voice in Washington.
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August 15, 2025
Join Us Aug. 21 for a Small Business Roundtable with Sen. Bill Cassidy
Learn more about some of the ways Congress is trying to help small businesses.
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August 15, 2025
LISTEN: Small Business Optimism Improves, But Owners Still Have Concerns
Labor quality remains a challenge for many small businesses.
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August 15, 2025
Is Your Small Business Ready for Peak Hurricane Season?
Forecasters within NOAA’s National Weather Service predict above-normal hurricane activity in the Atlantic this summer. Hurricane season begins June 1 and runs…
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July 16, 2025
WATCH: NFIB State Director Discusses This Year’s Legislative Session
Watch the replay of our recent teleforum reviewing the bills that affect small businesses like yours.
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July 10, 2025
LISTEN: NFIB LA Director Talks Insurance Reform, Tax Relief, and What’s Next for Small Business
Leah Long legislation making the 20% Small Business Deduction permanent was a huge win for small businesses.
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July 7, 2025
LISTEN: NFIB’s Josh McLeod Discusses Beneficial Ownership Reporting Mandate on ‘The Moon Griffon Show’
Those who fail to comply would be subject to civil and criminal penalties including prison.
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July 3, 2025
NFIB Thanks Congress for Passing Landmark Small Business Tax Relief Bill
NFIB applauds Congress for passing the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which includes a permanent extension of the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction.
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June 30, 2025
Governor Signs Last of NFIB-Supported Bills to Reduce Insurance Costs for Small Businesse
The measures are aimed at stopping lawsuit abuse.
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June 24, 2025
Small Business Owners Hear Directly from Speaker Johnson at the NFIB D.C. Fly-In
The event gave small business owners a chance to engage directly with elected leaders.
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June 18, 2025
NFIB Launches Louisiana Ad Campaign to Repeal Unconstitutional Small Business Reporting Rule
If not fully repealed, 32 million small businesses nationwide could once again be subjected to this unnecessary, invasive, and unconstitutional mandate.
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June 12, 2025
Lawmakers Deliver Big Wins for Louisiana Small Businesses
Here’s a look at how small business fared in this year’s session of the Louisiana Legislature.
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June 2, 2025
Small Business Owners Disappointed by Senate Inaction on Tax-Cut Plan
Meaningful tax relief would have helped Main Street deal with rising costs and uncertainty.
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May 30, 2025
NFIB Presents Bogalusa Entrepreneur with Small Business of the Year Award
Charles Weintritt is president of Davis Products Inc., which has been an NFIB member business for over 50 years.
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May 28, 2025
NFIB Urges Governor Landry to Sign Key Insurance Reforms into Law
The measures would make Louisiana’s legal syster fairer for everyone.
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May 22, 2025
NFIB Applauds LA Senate for Voting ‘Yes’ on Critical Insurance Reforms
The legislation would help fight lawwsuit abuse and lower costs for small businesses.
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May 22, 2025
NFIB Launches New State-Specific Tools to Highlight Benefits of 20% Small Business Tax Deduction in Louisiana
The deduction is set to expire by the end of the year.
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May 20, 2025
NFIB Urges Senate Committee to Vote NO on Small Business Mandates
The bill would create added costs to small businesses already struggling with an uncertain economic outlook.
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