Governor Landry’s Crime Special Session Concludes
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
Today, Governor Jeff Landry announced his appointments to the Sewerage and Water Board Task Force.
Governor Landry Issues Executive Order: Creates Task Force to Review Failures of the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans
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).
Governor Jeff Landry Announces New Appointments to Boards and Commissions
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.
Governor Landry Sends Letter to USDA—Stands Up for Louisiana Crawfish Farmers
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.
Governor Landry Opens Special Session to Address Crime in Louisiana
Today, Governor Jeff Landry opened the 2nd Extraordinary Session of 2024 focusing on crime.
Governor Jeff Landry Announces New Appointments to Boards and Commissions
Today, Governor Jeff Landry announced new appointments to serve on the Greater New Orleans Expressway Commission.
Governor Landry Issues Executive Order: Declares State of Emergency Due to Officer Shortage in Louisiana
Today, Governor Jeff Landry signed an executive order declaring a State of Emergency due to the police officer shortage across Louisiana.
Governor Jeff Landry Issues Statement on Withdrawal of BCBSLA Transaction
Today, Governor Jeff Landry issued the below statement following Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana’s withdrawal of its Plan of Reorganization and the cancellation of the LDI hearing.
Governor Jeff Landry Announces New Appointments to Boards and Commissions
Today, Governor Jeff Landry announced new appointments to serve on the Committee on Parole and the Board of Pardons.
Governor Landry Issues Call for Crime Special Session
Today, Governor Jeff Landry called the Louisiana Legislature to convene for a special session focused on tackling the issue of crime that is plaguing our state and holding us back.
Governor Jeff Landry Announces Bond Allocation for Chevron’s Geismar Expansion Project
Today, at the Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association’s (LMOGA) annual conference, Governor Jeff Landry announced a $100 million bond allocation for the expansion project at Chevron’s Geismar Renewable Diesel Plant.
Governor Jeff Landry Visits the Southern Border
Today, Governor Jeff Landry joined Governor Greg Abbott (TX) and 12 of his fellow governors in Eagle Pass Texas.
Governor Jeff Landry Announces Department of Public Safety and Corrections & Office of Juvenile Justice Appointments
Today, Governor Jeff Landry announced Bobby “Jamie” Lee Jr. will be the Assistant Secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Gary Wescott will be the Deputy Secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, and Kenneth “Kenny” Loftin will be the Deputy Secretary for the Office of Juvenile Justice.
Governor Jeff Landry Announces New Appointments to Boards and Commissions
Today, Governor Jeff Landry announced new appointments to serve on the State Board of Election Supervisors, the State Police Commission, the Board of Pardons, and the Louisiana State Racing Commission.
Governor Jeff Landry Holds First Cabinet Meeting
Today, Governor Jeff Landry held his first cabinet meeting to discuss upcoming priorities for his administration.
Gov. Jeff Landry Announces New Appointments at Press Conference at Nicholls State University
Today, on Nicholls State University campus, Governor Jeff Landry announced that Gordy Dove will be the Chairman of the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA), Glenn Ledet Jr. PE will be the Executive Director of CPRA, Tony Alford will be the Chairman of the Governor’s Advisory Commission, Ben Bienvenu will be the Commissioner of Conservation, and Dustin Davidson will be the Chief of Staff for the Department of Natural Resources.
Governor Jeff Landry Announces Secretary of the Department of Louisiana Economic Development
Today, at the Committee of 100 Breakfast, Governor Jeff Landry announced that Susan Bonnett Bourgeois will serve as the Secretary of the Department of Louisiana Economic Development (LED).
Governor Jeff Landry Announces New Appointments to Boards and Commissions
Today, Governor Jeff Landry announced his appointments to serve on the Louisiana State Racing Commission, Board of Regents, Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System, and the Board of Tax Appeals.
Governor Jeff Landry Joins Republican Governors to Urge Biden to Change Course on Overreaching Electric Vehicle Mandates
Governor Jeff Landry joined 15 other Republican governors to urge President Biden to change course on his Administration’s overreaching mandate that two out of every three vehicles be battery-electric by 2032.
Gov. Jeff Landry’s First Special Session Concludes
Today, Governor Jeff Landry marked the close of the special legislative session on court-ordered congressional redistricting.