Landry Applauds the Passage of the Welcome Home Act
This week, the Louisiana Legislature passed Senate Bill 60, which provides for universal recognition of occupational licenses throughout Louisiana.
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Gov. Jeff Landry Appoints the Interim Mayor and Chief of Police for the City of St. George
Today, Governor Jeff Landry announced the appointment of the Interim Mayor and Chief of Police for the city of St. George.
Gov. Jeff Landry Recognizes Peace Officers Memorial Day & Police Week
Today, Governor Jeff Landry issued an Executive Order recognizing May 15th as “Peace Officers Memorial Day.”
Gov. Jeff Landry & Legislators Visit Texas Southern Border
Today, Governor Jeff Landry visited the Texas southern border with Brigadier General Thomas Friloux, Senator Caleb Kleinpeter, Senator Stewart Cathey, Senator Franklin Foil, Senator Mike Reese, Rep. Chuck Owen, Rep. Jack McFarland, Rep. Raymond Crews, Rep. Mike Johnson, Rep. Jay Galle.
Gov. Jeff Landry Holds Bill Signing on SB 255
Today, Governor Jeff Landry held a bill signing in his office in the Capitol. He signed Senator Cleo Fields bill, SB 255.
Governor Jeff Landry Issues Statement Following the Clearing of Unlawful Tulane Protests
Today, Governor Jeff Landry and the Louisiana State Police Superintendent Colonel Robert Hodges issued the following statements following law enforcement’s clearing of the unlawful protests on Tulane’s campus.
Gov. Jeff Landry Declares April 29th Week Holocaust Remembrance Week
Today, Governor Jeff Landry issued a proclamation declaring the week of April 29th Holocaust Remembrance Week in Louisiana.
Governor Landry Announces New Appointments to Boards and Commissions
Today, Governor Jeff Landry announced new appointments to serve on the Ascension-St. James Airport and Transportation Authority, Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Criminal Justice, Louisiana Educational Television Authority, Louisiana Housing Corporation, and the Louisiana Real Estate Commission.
Governor Landry Signs Emergency Declaration for Severe Storms and Tornadoes
Following his visit to some of the hardest hit areas, Governor Jeff Landry signed an emergency declaration for the severe storms and tornadoes that took place on April 10.
Governor Landry Visits Areas Hardest Hit by Last Week’s Severe Weather
Today, Governor Jeff Landry traveled to West Feliciana and St. Tammany parishes to survey damage from the tornadoes, hurricane force winds, hail, and flooding that affected our state last Wednesday.
Governor Jeff Landry Announces New Appointments to Boards and Commissions
Today, Governor Jeff Landry announced new appointments to serve on the Ascension-St. James Airport and Transportation Authority, Drug Policy Board, Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Criminal Justice, Parish Boards of Election Supervisors, Pilotage Fee Commission, State Board of Commerce and Industry.
Governor Landry Announces Delta Workforce Grant Program 2024 Recipients
Today, Governor Jeff Landry announced four recipients of the Delta Regional Authority’s Delta Workforce Grant Program (DWP).
Modernization of CPRA and DENR Receives Strong Support
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry today applauded Representative Bret Geymann and others for their role in developing legislation to modernize the Department of Energy and Natural Resources (DENR) to provide for better management of the State's natural resources, in addition to offering positive changes to the make-up of the Coastal Restoration and Protection Authority Board (CPRA).
Governor Landry Announces New Appointments to Boards and Commissions
Today, Governor Jeff Landry announced new appointments to serve on the Red River, Atchafalaya, and Bayou Boeuf Levee District, Uniform Electronic Local Return and Remittance Advisory Committee, Louisiana State Board of Dentistry, Louisiana Physical Therapy Board, Louisiana Highway Safety Commission, and the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Criminal Justice.
SBA Approves Governor Landry’s Request for a Disaster Declaration
Sending relief to Louisiana businesses, industries, and farmers
Governor Landry Creates Office of the State Public Defender
Announces Appointments to the Louisiana Public Defender Oversight Board
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.