Governor Landry Announces New Chair to the Louisiana Board of Regents
Today, Governor Jeff Landry announced the appointment of Misti Cordell as Chairwoman of the Louisiana Board of Regents.
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Governor Landry Applauds City Council for Matching Funds to Complete the SWBNO West Power Complex
Today, Governor Jeff Landry applauded the City Council of New Orleans for securing matching funds to support the new $34 million West Power Complex for the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO).
Governors Landry & Sununu Announce the Governors' Coalition for Energy Choice
Addressing one of the fastest-growing strains on family finances, Governor Jeff Landry (LA) and Governor Chris Sununu (NH) have formed a new organization to help Americans tackle the high costs of energy and accelerating energy cost inflation.
White House Approves Governor Landry’s Request for a Major Disaster Declaration for the State of Louisiana
Governor Jeff Landry announced the President has approved his request for a Major Disaster Declaration for the State of Louisiana following Hurricane Francine.
White House Approves Governor Landry’s Presidential Emergency Declaration Request
Governor Jeff Landry announced the White House has approved the Emergency Declaration for the State of Louisiana which covers emergency measures related to Hurricane Francine.
Governor Landry Requests Presidential Emergency Declaration
Governor Jeff Landry sent a letter to President Joe Biden requesting he declare a state of emergency for the State of Louisiana effective September 9, 2024.
Governor Landry Declares State of Emergency
Today, Governor Jeff Landry signed a State of Emergency Executive Order in preparation for Tropical Storm Francine.
Governor Landry Announces New Appointment to the LSU Board of Supervisors
Today, Governor Jeff Landry announced the appointment of Blaise Zuschlag to the LSU Board of Supervisors. Blaise will finish the remainder of his father’s term, Richard Zuschlag, who passed away in June.
Governor Landry Announces Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections
Today, Governor Jeff Landry announced that Gary Westcott will serve as the Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections (DOC).
Governor Landry Signs Executive Order Preventing the Use of Critical Race Theory in Public Schools
Governor Jeff Landry signed an executive order preventing the use of critical race theory in Louisiana’s K-12 public education system.
Governor Landry Announces the Launch of the Largest Broadband Expansion Program in the History of Louisiana
Today, Governor Jeff Landry announced the launch of the GUMBO 2.0 program.
Major step forward in new I-10 Bridge as DOTD and Calcasieu Bridge Partners achieve financial close on new Calcasieu River Bridge Project
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is announcing a major development in the new Calcasieu River Bridge project.
Governor Landry Announces Louisiana Ports and Waterways Investment Commission
Today, Governor Jeff Landry announced appointments to the Louisiana Ports and Waterways Investment Commission.
The Fight for Common Sense in Our Insurance Crisis
Op-ed by Governor Jeff Landry
Governor Landry Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Firefighter Corey Comperatore
Today, Governor Jeff Landry signed an Executive Order to fly flags at half-staff for Corey Comperatore who was killed at a Pennsylvania rally for Donald J. Trump.
Gov. Jeff Landry Seeks Federal Emergency Disaster Declaration to Assist with Recovery Efforts Following Beryl
Governor Landry is seeking a Federal Emergency Disaster Declaration to assist with recovery efforts in areas hardest hit by tornadoes associated with Hurricane Beryl.
Governor Landry Declares State of Emergency Following Tropical Storm Beryl
Today, Governor Jeff Landry signed a State of Emergency Executive Order due to the effects from Tropical Storm Beryl.
Governor Landry Announces Jay Grymes as the Louisiana State Climatologist
Today, Governor Jeff Landry announced that Jay Grymes will be the new State Climatologist.
Gov. Landry Appoints Chair of the Board of Commissioners of Port of New Orleans and President of Board of Medical Examiners
Today, Governor Jeff Landry announced the appointment of Joseph F. Toomy as the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans and Roderick Clark as the President of the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.
Gov. Landry Supports Gov. Abbott’s Request & Announces Operation Lone Star Extended to Include Engineer Support
Today, Governor Jeff Landry announced with the support of Senate President Cameron Henry, Speaker Phillip Devillier, Brig. Gen. Thomas Friloux, and GOHSEP Director Jacques Thibodeaux that Operation Lone Star is being extended.
Governor Jeff Landry Announces Key LDH Leadership Changes
Governor Jeff Landry and the Louisiana Department of Health announced key leadership changes within the Louisiana Department of Health.