Office of the Governor of Louisiana https://gov.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/category/9 Fri, 22 Mar 2024 18:28:00 GMT en-us Copyright 2024 Office of the Governor of Louisiana Fri, 22 Mar 2024 18:28:00 GMT Governor Landry Announces New Appointments to Boards and Commissions https://gov.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/4466 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. Fri, 22 Mar 2024 18:28:00 GMT 9-4466 SBA Approves Governor Landry’s Request for a Disaster Declaration https://gov.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/4465 Sending relief to Louisiana businesses, industries, and farmers Fri, 22 Mar 2024 13:51:00 GMT 9-4465 Governor Landry Creates Office of the State Public Defender https://gov.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/4463 Announces Appointments to the Louisiana Public Defender Oversight Board Thu, 21 Mar 2024 14:08:00 GMT 9-4463 Governor Landry Announces New Appointments to Boards and Commissions https://gov.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/4453 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. Tue, 12 Mar 2024 14:40:00 GMT 9-4453 Governor Landry Delivers Remarks at First Regular Session https://gov.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/4449 Today, Governor Jeff Landry delivered remarks during the first regular session. Mon, 11 Mar 2024 19:20:00 GMT 9-4449 Governor Landry Signs Crime Bills in New Orleans https://gov.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/4448 Today, Governor Jeff Landry fulfilled his promise to bring change to our criminal justice system, make our communities safer, and prioritize transparency. Wed, 06 Mar 2024 21:01:00 GMT 9-4448 Governor Landry Signs Executive Order: Issues Disaster Declaration for the Crawfish Industry https://gov.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/4441 Today, Governor Jeff Landry signed an Executive Order issuing a Disaster Declaration for the Crawfish Aquaculture Industry. Wed, 06 Mar 2024 15:18:00 GMT 9-4441 Governor Landry Holds Signing Ceremony for Bills Passed During His Special Session on Crime https://gov.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/4439 Today, Governor Jeff Landry signed 11 bills that were sent to his desk by the Legislature during the Special Session on crime. Tue, 05 Mar 2024 18:20:00 GMT 9-4439 Governor Jeff Landry Announces New Appointments to Boards and Commissions https://gov.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/4435 Today, Governor Jeff Landry announced new appointments to serve on the Louisiana Lottery Corporation, the Ernest N. Morial – New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority, the Council for the Development of French in Louisiana (CODOFIL), the Parish Boards of Election Supervisors, and the State Board of Commerce and Industry. Fri, 01 Mar 2024 18:08:00 GMT 9-4435 Governor Landry’s Crime Special Session Concludes https://gov.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/4434 Today, Governor Jeff Landry issued the following statement following the close of his second special session on crime. Thu, 29 Feb 2024 21:20:00 GMT 9-4434 Governor Landry Announces Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans Task Force https://gov.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/4433 Today, Governor Jeff Landry announced his appointments to the Sewerage and Water Board Task Force. Wed, 28 Feb 2024 19:28:00 GMT 9-4433 Governor Landry Issues Executive Order: Creates Task Force to Review Failures of the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans https://gov.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/4431 Today, Governor Jeff Landry signed an executive order that creates the Governor’s Task Force for the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO). Tue, 27 Feb 2024 20:33:00 GMT 9-4431 Governor Jeff Landry Announces New Appointments to Boards and Commissions https://gov.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/4430 Today, Governor Jeff Landry announced new appointments to serve on the Louisiana Tax Commission, the State Boxing and Wrestling Commissions, and the Caddo Parish Board of Election Supervisors. Fri, 23 Feb 2024 18:11:00 GMT 9-4430 Governor Landry Sends Letter to USDA—Stands Up for Louisiana Crawfish Farmers https://gov.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/4427 Governor Jeff Landry sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack seeking federal assistance to address the recent drought that has affected our domestic crawfish industry and made prices skyrocket. Wed, 21 Feb 2024 21:03:00 GMT 9-4427 Governor Landry Opens Special Session to Address Crime in Louisiana https://gov.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/4425 Today, Governor Jeff Landry opened the 2nd Extraordinary Session of 2024 focusing on crime. Mon, 19 Feb 2024 20:24:00 GMT 9-4425 Governor Jeff Landry Announces New Appointments to Boards and Commissions https://gov.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/4424 Today, Governor Jeff Landry announced new appointments to serve on the Greater New Orleans Expressway Commission. Fri, 16 Feb 2024 19:18:00 GMT 9-4424 Governor Landry Issues Executive Order: Declares State of Emergency Due to Officer Shortage in Louisiana https://gov.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/4423 Today, Governor Jeff Landry signed an executive order declaring a State of Emergency due to the police officer shortage across Louisiana. Fri, 16 Feb 2024 15:11:00 GMT 9-4423 Governor Jeff Landry Issues Statement on Withdrawal of BCBSLA Transaction https://gov.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/4418 Today, 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 LDI hearing. Wed, 14 Feb 2024 13:50:00 GMT 9-4418 Governor Jeff Landry Announces New Appointments to Boards and Commissions https://gov.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/4419 Today, Governor Jeff Landry announced new appointments to serve on the Committee on Parole and the Board of Pardons. Fri, 09 Feb 2024 21:16:00 GMT 9-4419 Governor Landry Issues Call for Crime Special Session https://gov.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/4416 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. 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