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On June 5, 2023, the state Senate passed a bill to ban puberty blockers, hormones, and surgeries for minors. It is expected to pass the House too. Governor Edwards had not said whether he would veto it. If it became law, it would take effect January 1, 2024. [43] In June 2023, the Governor of Louisiana vetoed all the 3 bills. [44]
Jeffrey Martin Landry (/ ˈ l æ n d r i / LAN-dree; [1] born December 23, 1970) is an American politician and attorney who has served as the 57th governor of Louisiana since 2024. A member of the Republican Party, he served as the 45th attorney general of Louisiana from 2016 to 2024 and as the U.S. representative for Louisiana's 3rd congressional district from 2011 to 2013.
Ralph L. Abraham, M.D. was appointed Secretary [6] in December 2023 by then Governor-elect Jeff Landry.Dr. Abraham is a practicing family medicine physician in Richland Parish and a former three-term Congressman for Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District.
Greg Hilburn covers state politics for the USA TODAY Network of Louisiana. Follow him on Twitter @GregHilburn1. This article originally appeared on Shreveport Times: Gov. Jeff Landry order aims to ...
The governor is the chief executive of state government in Louisiana, though they share executive authority with other elected officials. [12] They are empowered to request agency heads in state government to report to them on subjects relating to the operation of governmental departments. [13]
Misti Cordell, Chair of the Board of Regents, speaks as Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry stands by on executive order about free speech for higher education institutions on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024 ...
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The governor of Louisiana is the head of government of the U.S. state of Louisiana. The governor is the head of the executive branch of Louisiana's state government and is charged with enforcing state laws. Republican Jeff Landry has served as the current governor since January 8, 2024.