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Governor Jeff Landry's first veto issued on bill that passed unanimously

Houma Today 08 Jun 2026
Jeff Landry issued his first veto of the year on a bill that passed the state House and Senate unanimously and would have increased compensation for people who were wrongfully convicted of crimes.
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Why did Gov. Jeff Landry, legislators crack down on New Orleans courts? Here’s the inside story.

The Advocate 07 Jun 2026
Gov. Jeff Landry’s opening address to the state Legislature three months ago took an emotional turn when he looked up at the visitors gallery in the House chamber and asked the family of Jacob Carter to stand up ... .
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Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry issues first veto of the year — on a bill that ...

The Advocate 05 Jun 2026
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry this week vetoed legislation that would have allowed prisoners who were wrongfully convicted of a crime to get more compensation from the state ... .
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As Gov. Jeff Landry touts federal projects in Louisiana, Sen. Bill Cassidy says: You’re welcome.

The Advocate 05 Jun 2026
“I’m a little bit amused by my contributions not being acknowledged by Gov. Landry,” said Cassidy, who Landry helped oust from office ... .
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Will Sutton: Gov. Jeff Landry can do the right thing, save the Orleans judge cuts ...

The Advocate 03 Jun 2026
After blasting Orleans Parish judges for not being good, for not doing enough work and because there are too many judges in New Orleans, Gov. Jeff Landry had a choice. Sign a bill that would do what he promised he ... .
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Gov. Jeff Landry says he will sign bill eliminating New Orleans judges despite prior criticism

The Advocate 03 Jun 2026
Gov. Jeff Landry sought to end speculation Wednesday about whether he might veto legislation to eliminate several judgeships in New Orleans after the Legislature switched up one of three criminal court judges it decided to ax ... .
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Gov. Jeff Landry proposes pulling $168 million from public school fund to pay teachers

The Advocate 02 Jun 2026
Louisiana will give teachers a $2,000 pay bump by pulling nearly $170 million from the pot of money used to fund the state’s public schools, Gov. Jeff Landry said Tuesday ... .
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Gov. Jeff Landry says Louisiana will give teachers a pay bump — but it’s not ...

The Advocate 26 May 2026
Louisiana will give public school teachers a one-time pay bump this year, Gov. Jeff Landry said Tuesday, though he declined to explain how the state will pay for stipends that top lawmakers previously said the state could not afford ... .
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New Orleans Voters Sign To Recall Gov. Jeff Landry and Attorney General Liz Murrill

Florida Sentinel Bulletin 21 May 2026
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As Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry visits Greenland on Trump’s behalf, European media take notice

The Advocate 21 May 2026
WASHINGTON – As the tenth annual Future Greenland business conference concluded Wednesday in Nuuk, reports from European media questioned how welcome Gov. Jeff Landry was in his first visit as President Donald Trump’s envoy ... .
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