Louisiana lawmakers push tax breaks and legal protections bills to attract more aerospace companies to the state

Louisiana lawmakers push tax breaks to grow aerospace industry

Louisiana lawmakers are advancing a tax rebate plan aimed at attracting private aerospace companies that would invest billions and create at least 200 full-time jobs.

Louisiana bills giving tax breaks to aerospace companies like SpaceX get smooth sailing

A plan by Louisiana officials to give big tax breaks to attract aerospace companies to the state appears to be on a fast track after lawmakers on Tuesday swiftly advanced two bills without opposition.

Louisiana turns data center incentive playbook toward aerospace

(The Center Square) – Much like the Legislature authored a major tax incentive package prior to landing several data centers, a similar approach seems to be in the works to attract aerospace investments.

Is Jeff Landry trying to lure SpaceX to Louisiana? Incentive bills raise questions.

Lawmakers on Tuesday will begin taking up a wide-ranging package of incentives designed to attract aerospace companies like Elon Musk’s SpaceX and Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin to Louisiana.

Louisiana lawmakers push tax breaks and legal protections bills to attract more aerospace companies to the state

While the measures do not name any specific company, our partners report that Louisiana is in discussions with an aerospace firm about a possible expansion.

Is Jeff Landry Trying to Land SpaceX in Louisiana?

Seven aerospace bills. Two power committee chairs. Four sources saying a deal is live. Louisiana is clearly chasing something big — and it might be SpaceX. Continue reading…