A bill moving through the Legislature would add a new in-state spending requirement to a key economic development tool widely used in Louisiana dealmaking. House Bill 1127, authored by state Rep. Neil Riser, R-Columbia, would require companies that enter into cooperative endeavor agreements with Louisiana Economic Development to spend at least 35% of any incentive
Proposed bill would require in-state spending in economic development deals
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