The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) State Director Leah Long discussed the organization’s legislative priorities for Louisiana during an appearance on “Mornings With Brian Haldane” on Talk 107.3, as the state legislative session entered its second week in March.
Long said that NFIB is focusing on issues such as insurance costs, tax reform, and workforce development. She explained, “A lot of our priorities revolve around kind of the same thing we’ve done the last couple years, lawsuit abuse, insurance rates for these commercial insurance for our business owners.”
Small business owners are also calling for lawmakers to pass a proposed state constitutional amendment that would create a centralized sales tax collection system. Under current law, businesses operating in multiple parishes must file taxes in each location, even if no sales occurred there.
The interview provided insight into ongoing concerns among small business owners regarding regulatory and financial challenges. The discussion highlighted how these issues continue to shape NFIB’s advocacy efforts at the state level.
Listeners were encouraged to hear the full interview for more details about NFIB’s positions and upcoming legislative actions.
