We Live To Eat
Louisiana's trusted industry advisor for restaurants, Louisiana Restaurant Association, presents We Live To Eat. It's a behind-the-scenes peek at the members of the association and how the LRA helps them navigate the complicated world of restaurant ownership. Host Wendy Waren intrigues us with interesting stories and engaging conversations with special guests from Louisiana's culinary scene. Join us each month for an update & check out all our social media - Instagram, Facebook and Linkedin. Follow We Live to Eat on Spotify and Amazon Music.
We Live To Eat
2026 Capitol Connection Podcast - Ep 9
Use Left/Right to seek, Home/End to jump to start or end. Hold shift to jump forward or backward.
In this week’s Capitol Connection episode, Will DuBos, LRA Managing Director of Government & Public Affairs, breaks down key developments as the legislative session enters its final stretch.
Much of the Capitol is now focused on tightening committee agendas, leadership priorities, and fast-moving bills nearing final passage. The LRA is continuing to actively oppose HB 617, which would require businesses to clearly display total pricing including mandatory fees and surcharges. While intended to increase transparency, the bill raises major concerns for restaurants and hospitality operators around menu pricing, online ordering, delivery platforms, compliance burden, and potential legal exposure.
The episode also highlights how congressional redistricting has taken center stage at the Capitol, drawing significant attention and slowing or reshaping the movement of other legislation. As negotiations continue, the LRA remains engaged, monitoring bills closely and advocating for the industry through the final weeks of session.
New episodes are available each month on most podcast platforms. We Live To Eat podcast is produced by the Louisiana Restaurant Association Comms Dept.
https://www.instagram.com/louisiana_restaurant_assoc/
https://www.facebook.com/LaRestaurantAssoc
https://www.linkedin.com/company/louisiana-restaurant-association
