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Governor Landry Signs Crime Bills in New Orleans

March 06, 2024
Today, Governor Jeff Landry fulfilled his promise to bring change to our criminal justice system, make our communities safer, and prioritize transparency.
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Governor Landry Signs Executive Order: Issues Disaster Declaration for the Crawfish Industry

March 06, 2024
Today, Governor Jeff Landry signed an Executive Order issuing a Disaster Declaration for the Crawfish Aquaculture Industry.
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Governor Landry Holds Signing Ceremony for Bills Passed During His Special Session on Crime

March 05, 2024
Today, Governor Jeff Landry signed 11 bills that were sent to his desk by the Legislature during the Special Session on crime.
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Governor Jeff Landry Announces New Appointments to Boards and Commissions

March 01, 2024
Today, Governor Jeff Landry announced new appointments to serve on the Louisiana Lottery Corporation, the Ernest N. Morial – New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority, the Council for the Development of French in Louisiana (CODOFIL), the Parish Boards of Election Supervisors, and the State Board of Commerce and Industry.
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Governor Landry’s Crime Special Session Concludes

February 29, 2024
Today, Governor Jeff Landry issued the following statement following the close of his second special session on crime.
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Governor Landry Announces Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans Task Force

February 28, 2024
Today, Governor Jeff Landry announced his appointments to the Sewerage and Water Board Task Force.
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Governor Landry Issues Executive Order: Creates Task Force to Review Failures of the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans

February 27, 2024
Today, Governor Jeff Landry signed an executive order that creates the Governor’s Task Force for the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO).
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Governor Jeff Landry Announces New Appointments to Boards and Commissions

February 23, 2024
Today, Governor Jeff Landry announced new appointments to serve on the Louisiana Tax Commission, the State Boxing and Wrestling Commissions, and the Caddo Parish Board of Election Supervisors.
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Governor Landry Sends Letter to USDA—Stands Up for Louisiana Crawfish Farmers

February 21, 2024
Governor Jeff Landry sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack seeking federal assistance to address the recent drought that has affected our domestic crawfish industry and made prices skyrocket.
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Governor Landry Opens Special Session to Address Crime in Louisiana

February 19, 2024
Today, Governor Jeff Landry opened the 2nd Extraordinary Session of 2024 focusing on crime.
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