Gov. Jeff Landry raised the possibility of furloughing state employees in an executive order Tuesday, blaming the ongoing federal government shutdown.

Flau’jae Johnson, one of LSU’s most recognizable athletes, is pushing back after Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry called on LSU to build a statue honoring conservative political commentator Charlie Kirk.

In a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, Landry said that over the past 20 months, he and the Legislature have worked to establish fiscal stability through tax reform, reduced insurance costs and economic revitalization.

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry called for Louisiana State University to erect a statue of Charlie Kirk on its campus on Monday.

Facing the threat of missed payrolls, city leaders seek emergency funding — but Landry urges lawmakers to deny the loan.

The ongoing federal government shutdown could lead to the furloughs of some Louisiana state workers, according to Governor Jeff Landry.

NEW ORLEANS ( WGNO) — Gov. Jeff Landry is calling on the Bond Commission to deny the city’s request for a loan. Just last week the New Orleans City Council approved a request for a $125 million state bond to cover payroll. This is to ensure city workers are paid for the rest of the year.

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Gov. Jeff Landry said Tuesday that some positions funded by federal dollars could be furloughed because of the federal government shutdown. “Our focus is on protecting critical programs for the elderly, children, and individuals with disabilities, so they continue without interruption,” Landry said in a statement.

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry (R) called on his state’s flagship university to honor the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk by erecting a statue of him on campus. In a video posted to the social

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry expressed his disgust with LSU’s lopsided football loss to Texas A&M Saturday with a viral social media post saying the university’s governing board should rescind its decision to raise ticket prices in 2026.