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Governor Landry Announces New Appointments to Boards and Commissions
Today, Governor Jeff Landry announced new appointments to serve on the State Mineral and Energy Board, the Louisiana State Board of Dentistry, the St. Tammany Parish Board of Election Supervisors, Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners for the Port of New Orleans, and the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission.
Governor Landry Delivers Remarks at First Regular Session
Today, Governor Jeff Landry delivered remarks during the first regular session.
Governor Landry Signs Crime Bills in New Orleans
Today, Governor Jeff Landry fulfilled his promise to bring change to our criminal justice system, make our communities safer, and prioritize transparency.
Governor Landry Signs Executive Order: Issues Disaster Declaration for the Crawfish Industry
Today, Governor Jeff Landry signed an Executive Order issuing a Disaster Declaration for the Crawfish Aquaculture Industry.
Governor Landry Holds Signing Ceremony for Bills Passed During His Special Session on Crime
Today, Governor Jeff Landry signed 11 bills that were sent to his desk by the Legislature during the Special Session on crime.
Governor Jeff Landry Announces New Appointments to Boards and Commissions
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.
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.
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.