Advocacy
Feeding the 5-0 Becomes More Efficient
Latest News Feeding the 5-0 Becomes More Efficient Feb 7, 2024 Mardi Gras Ushers in Upgrades to Meal Service for 8th District The largest free show on earth, as we know, is not without its costs. With nearly 1 million visitors pouring in for the 2024 Mardi Gras Season, the public safety measures are vast,…
Read MorePayment Card Settlement Claim Forms Now Available
Latest News Payment Card Settlement Claim Forms Now Available Dec 21, 2023 The Payment Card Settlement is the biggest antitrust class-action settlement in history and sets aside at least $5.54 billion and a maximum of approximately $6.24 billion for millions of U.S. merchants who for years paid artificially inflated Visa and Mastercard interchange fees. Why it matters: If…
Read MoreFTC Seeks to Overhaul Restaurant Pricing
Latest News FTC Seeks to Overhaul Restaurant Pricing Oct 28, 2023 The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is proposing significant changes to restaurant pricing, aiming to eliminate mandatory fees and provide recommendations on tipping and credit card charges. The National Restaurant Association (NRA) is closely monitoring, expressing concerns about perceived overreach. The NRA highlights potential impacts…
Read MoreStan Harris: Spearheading Restaurant Advocacy, Shaping Louisiana Politics
Latest News Stan Harris: Spearheading Restaurant Advocacy, Shaping Louisiana Politics Oct 17, 2023 he following interview was published in LaPolitics on Thursday, October 12, 2023 In a brief Q&A with LaPolitics Weekly’s Jeremy Alford, Stan Harris, President and CEO of the Louisiana Restaurant Association, discusses key industry issues. Covering topics from the proposed U.S. Department…
Read MoreNavigating the Waters: LRA’s Ongoing Updates on MS River Saltwater Intrusion & Business Preparedness
Latest News Navigating the Waters: LRA’s Ongoing Updates on MS River Saltwater Intrusion & Business Preparedness Oct 9, 2023 In the wake of the unprecedented threat posed by saltwater intrusion into the Mississippi River, the Louisiana Restaurant Association (LRA) remains vigilant in its efforts to keep the community informed. Recent updates, as conveyed by LRA…
Read MoreGovernor Hosts Press Conference RE: Saltwater Intrusion
Latest News Governor Hosts Press Conference RE: Saltwater Intrusion Sep 22, 2023 You may have seen news stories about the saltwater intrusion in the Mississippi River and the impact it may have on the water supply of communities upstream. The LRA Team, along with the Louisiana Dept. of Health (LDH) Engineering Team, is working to…
Read MoreMS River Saltwater Wedge Info for New Orleans & Southeastern Area
Latest News MS River Saltwater Wedge Info for New Orleans & Southeastern Area Sep 20, 2023 You may have seen news stories about the saltwater intrusion in the Mississippi River and the impact it may have on the water supply of communities upstream. The LRA Team, along with the Louisiana Dept. of Health (LDH) Engineering…
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