Coming Up

1. Amend the St. Charles Parish Zoning Ordinance of 1981, to change the zoning classification from C-3, Highway Commercial to M-1, Light Manufacturing and Industry and M-2, Heavy Manufacturing and Industry on property designated as Lots 12, 6007, 6011, and 6022, Esperanza Plantation as requested by Debra Dufresne Vial for Esperanza Land, LLC. at Parish Council on Monday, October 12, 2026

In the Louisiana Legislature

• HB807: Establishes the Workforce Instructor Capacity Investment Program to enhance workforce training programs to meet employer…

  This law created the Workforce Instructor Capacity Investment Program to help two-year public colleges hire and keep instructors for job training programs in fields like construction, manufacturing, healthcare, transport

• SB339: Provides relative to criminal background checks in the gaming industry. (8/1/26) (EN INCREASE SG EX See Note)

  This law set up rules for criminal background checks on people applying for licenses in Louisiana's gaming industries, including horse racing, charitable gaming, video poker, and the lottery. It lets state agencies like

• HR305: Commends Chris Hannah for his contributions to the American bar industry and North American cocktail culture

  This law is a resolution from the Louisiana House of Representatives commending Chris Hannah, a New Orleans bartender, for his career and contributions to the American bar industry and cocktail culture. It does not chang

• HCR77: Memorializes the United States Congress, the President of the United States, the United States Department of Labor, the …

  This resolution asks the U.S. Congress, the President, federal labor and homeland security agencies, and Louisiana's congressional delegation to create a 'Certified Seasonal Employer Designation' for the H-2B visa progra

• SR80: Commends the Louisiana Automobile Dealers Association for shaping the automotive industry and carrying forward a legacy …

  This Louisiana Senate resolution formally commends the Louisiana Automobile Dealers Association and its newer generation of franchised car and heavy truck dealers for their role in the state's automotive industry and com

• HR42: Commends women for the critical role they play in the chemistry industry and other industries in Louisiana

  This resolution formally commends women for their contributions to Louisiana's chemistry industry and other industries in the state. It is a statement of appreciation passed by the House of Representatives and does not c

Federal Rules and Notices

• Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons: Reconsideration of Certain Regulatory Requirements Promulgated Under the Technology Transitions Provisions … Rule · Tuesday, May 26, 2026
• National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Crude Oil and Natural Gas Production Facilities and Natural Gas Transmission and S… Proposed Rule · Wednesday, April 22, 2026 · public comment closes Monday, June 22, 2026
• National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Polyether Polyols Production Industry Review Rule · Wednesday, March 18, 2026
• National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the Polyether Polyols Production Industry: Removal of Affirmative Defense Rule · Tuesday, September 2, 2025
• Review of National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Polyether Polyols Production Industry Proposed Rule · Friday, December 27, 2024 · public comment closes Tuesday, February 25, 2025
• National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing Rule · Friday, November 29, 2024

Official Sources

• Louisiana Economic Development announcements ↗