Advocacy
LRA Clarifies: Restaurants Not Subject to Act 172
Latest News LRA Clarifies: Restaurants Not Subject to Act 172 Jun 30, 2026 Act 172 of the 2026 Regular Session (HB 725) enacted La. R.S. 3:4749.4, requiring retailers to maintain records of seafood purchases for at least six months and authorizing civil penalties for failing to maintain those records or for knowingly creating or submitting…
Read MoreDon’t Let NFL Sunday Ticket Costs Blindside Your Business
Latest News Don’t Let NFL Sunday Ticket Costs Blindside Your Business Jun 19, 2026 For decades, NFL Sunday Ticket has been a game-day staple for sports bars, restaurants, and hospitality venues across the country. Many operators have built their Sunday business around giving fans a place to watch every out-of-market NFL game, all from a…
Read MoreKids LiveWell Earns White House Recognition
Latest News Kids LiveWell Earns White House Recognition Jan 12, 2026 The Trump Administration has released the updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA), and the National Restaurant Association (NRA) is proud to see the restaurant industry—and its Kids LiveWell® (KLW) program—recognized as part of the solution. Throughout the development of the Guidelines, the NRA worked…
Read MoreLRA Celebrates 80 Years and Announces 2026 Volunteer Leadership
Latest News LRA Celebrates 80 Years and Announces 2026 Volunteer Leadership Jan 6, 2026 The Louisiana Restaurant Association (LRA) proudly celebrates its 80th Anniversary in 2026, marking eight decades of advocacy, education, and leadership on behalf of Louisiana’s vibrant hospitality industry. As the Association looks ahead to the next chapter of service, the LRA announced…
Read MoreAn Important Update for Taste of Mardi Gras in 2026
Latest News An Important Update for Taste of Mardi Gras in 2026 Dec 22, 2025 For more than 31 years, Taste of Mardi Gras has been a beloved tradition in Central Louisiana. Year after year, this event has brought our community together to celebrate incredible food, drinks, and entertainment. None of this would be possible…
Read MoreA Major Win for Restaurants: Congress Extends the 45B FICA Tip Tax Credit
Latest News A Major Win for Restaurants: Congress Extends the 45B FICA Tip Tax Credit Dec 9, 2025 Congress has delivered a long-awaited victory for restaurants and service-based businesses by ensuring employers receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit on the FICA taxes paid on employee tips. The LRA and National Restaurant Association worked directly with Speaker…
Read MoreU.S. Lifts 40% Tariffs on Certain Brazilian Agricultural Goods
Latest News U.S. Lifts 40% Tariffs on Certain Brazilian Agricultural Goods Nov 24, 2025 President Trump signed an Executive Order removing select Brazilian agricultural products, including coffee and beef, from the 40 percent tariff imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. This change applies only to the specific agricultural goods listed in the updated…
Read MoreIncreased ICE Presence Arrives in New Orleans: What Restaurant Owners Need to Know
Latest News Increased ICE Presence Arrives in New Orleans: What Restaurant Owners Need to Know Nov 19, 2025 New Orleans is preparing for a significant increase in federal immigration enforcement, with approximately 200 Border Patrol agents expected in the city in the coming weeks. This surge follows similar operations in other major cities and has…
Read MoreCourt Settlement Stays Crab Import Ban
Latest News Court Settlement Stays Crab Import Ban Nov 5, 2025 The U.S. Court of International Trade has stayed NOAA’s planned January 1, 2026, import ban on blue swimming crab from Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Sri Lanka—a major development for seafood importers and restaurant operators who depend on these key overseas fisheries. Key Takeaways…
Read MoreTreasury Guidance on “No Tax on Tips”
Latest News Treasury Guidance on “No Tax on Tips” Sep 23, 2025 The U.S. Department of Treasury has released new guidance on how the recently enacted No Tax on Tips provision will apply to restaurant and hospitality workers. This provision allows eligible workers to deduct up to $25,000 of qualified tips per year from 2025…
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