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The latest news and press releases from the Louisiana Governor’s Office, State Senators representing Districts 22 and 23, and Louisiana State Representatives representing Districts 43 and 49.

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Governor Issues Statement on Withdrawal of BCBSLA Transaction

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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 Louisiana Department of Insurance (LDI) hearing.

UPDATE: Governor Issues Call for Crime Special Session

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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.

Landry Announces Bond Allocation for Chevron’s Geismar Expansion Project

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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.

Landry Announces Department of Public Safety and Corrections & Office of Juvenile Justice Appointments

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Today, Governor Jeff Landry announced Bobby “Jamie” Lee Jr. will be the Assistant Secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Gary Westcott 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 Visits the Southern Border

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Today, Governor Jeff Landry joined Governor Greg Abbott (TX) and twelve fellow governors in Eagle Pass, Texas.

Governor Landry Announces Secretary of the Department of LA Economic Development

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At the Committee of 100 Breakfast, Governor Jeff Landry announced that Susan Bonnett Bourgeois will serve as the Department of Louisiana Economic Development (LED) Secretary. 

Landry’s First Special Session Concludes

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Governor Jeff Landry marked the close of the special legislative session on court-ordered congressional redistricting.

Governor Landry Joins Republican Governors to Urge Biden to Change Course on Overreaching Electric Vehicle Mandates

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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.

Governor Landry Announces New Appointments to Boards and Commissions

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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.

Senator Miguez on Closed Primaries

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Following a federal court order, Governor Jeff Landry led us in a special session to redraw Louisiana's congressional map.
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