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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 Jeff Landry Introduces Fiscal Year 2026 Budget

Newsroom - February 22, 2025 1:42 pm

Ahead of the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget, Governor Jeff Landry addressed his annual budget plan. READ MORE ..

Promises Made, Promises Kept: Justice Coming for Crime Victims

Karen Lagrange Cox - February 11, 2025 6:43 pm

Governor Jeff Landry is announcing that the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections has finalized and implemented an updated protocol that allows for the sentences of those on Death Row to be carried out. READ MORE ...

Governor Landry Announces New Chief Information Officer for OTS

Newsroom - February 11, 2025 6:41 pm

Governor Landry announced Evelina Broussard as the new Chief Information Officer for the Office of Technology Services (OTS). READ MORE ...

Kennedy announces $17.9 million for flood mitigation, generators and Hurricanes Ida, Laura aid

Newsroom - February 11, 2025 8:11 am

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $17,860,797 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants for flood mitigation projects and emergency power generator installations in Louisiana.

Governor Landry Announces New Chair to the Board of Ethics

Newsroom - February 3, 2025 2:20 pm

Governor Landry announced Jason Amato will be the new chair of the Louisiana Board of Ethics. READ MORE ...

Governor Landry Amends State of Emergency

Karen Lagrange Cox - February 3, 2025 2:18 pm

Governor Landry issued an Executive Order amending the State of Emergency issued on January 1, 2025. READ MORE ...

Governor Landry Issues Joint Statement on OMB’s Temporary Pause of Financial Assistance Programs

Newsroom - February 3, 2025 2:15 pm

Governor Jeff Landry, State Treasurer John Fleming, Senate President Cameron Henry, and Speaker Phillip DeVillier, issued the following statement following the decision of the President’s Office of Management and Budget ... READ MORE ...

Governor Landry Issues State of Emergency in Preparation for Winter Weather

Newsroom - January 18, 2025 3:42 pm

Governor Jeff Landry issued a State of Emergency today in preparation for the winter weather expected to hit Louisiana.

Governor Landry and Attorney General Murrill Issue Statement on USDOJ Report

Newsroom - January 17, 2025 10:28 am

Under the previous governor, USDOJ opened an investigation into the Louisiana State Police (LSP). READ MORE ...

Governor Landry Announces Extensive Super Bowl LIX Plan to Showcase Louisiana

Newsroom - January 17, 2025 10:25 am

In June 2024, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry announced he would ensure Louisiana would put its best foot forward when on the world stage for Super Bowl LIX. READ MORE ...

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