Louisiana

Governor Landry Opens Special Session to Address Crime in Louisiana

Governor Jeff Landry opened the 2nd Extraordinary Session of 2024 focusing on crime.

Governor Announces New Appointments to Boards and Commissions

Governor Jeff Landry announced new appointments to serve on the Greater New Orleans Expressway Commission.

Landry Declares State of Emergency Due to Officer Shortage in Louisiana

Governor Jeff Landry signed an executive order declaring a State of Emergency due to the police officer shortage across Louisiana. 

Landry Issues Statement on Withdrawal of BCBSLA Transaction

Governor Jeff Landry announced new appointments to serve on the Committee on Parole and the Board of Pardons. 

Governor Issues Statement on Withdrawal of BCBSLA Transaction

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.

Did you know that Valentine’s Day is also National Donor Day?

February 14 is National Donor Day, which aims to increase awareness about the life-saving benefits of organ and tissue donation.

UPDATE: CAMERON GETS BACK HCBS: Mother of a Son with Autism Achieves a Victory with LDH

Tish Johnson of Evangeline Parish has a fifteen-year-old son, Cameron, with autism. In early 2023, she placed Cameron at Pinecrest Developmental Center in Pineville, Louisiana.

UPDATE: Governor 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.

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.

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 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. 
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