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Louisiana cuts hours needed to get plumbing license to bring in more workers

WBRZ Baton Rouge

Jun 5, 2026

Louisiana cuts hours needed to get plumbing license to bring in more workers

BATON ROUGE --- Louisiana lawmakers have passed a bill aimed at addressing a nationwide shortage of plumbers by reducing the number of training hours required to become fully licen…

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