Lawmakers pass incentives to bring aerospace business to Louisiana

By: Wesley Muller

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: April 28, 2026

Words: 948

Last Updated: 2 months, 1 week ago

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In an effort to attract a large space flight project to Louisiana, state lawmakers are pushing through a package of bills to give special legal protections and tax breaks to aerospace companies, though details about what projects might be coming remain confidential.

The full Louisiana Legislature on Monday unanimously approved House Bills 1088 and 1179, both sponsored by Rep. Tony Bacala, R-Prairieville, to create new state tax breaks and shore up existing …

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