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LISTEN: Leah Long Discusses Staffing and Other Small Business Issues

LISTEN: Leah Long Discusses Staffing and Other Small Business Issues

October 1, 2025

The Louisiana state director discussed a broad range of issues on "Mornings with Brian Haldane"

NFIB Louisiana State Director Leah Long appeared this morning on “Mornings with Brian Haldane on Talk 107.3 in Baton Rouge to discuss how small businesses are preparing for the final quarter of the year amid the uncertainty of a potential federal government shutdown.

She also discussed an uptick in small business optimism and Louisiana’s new “One Door” workforce policy, which aims to streamline job connections across the state, and previewed upcoming legislative efforts around workers’ compensation reform.

Listen to a replay of the interview below.

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