Gov. Jeff Landry is urging state leaders to reject New Orleans' emergency request for what amounts to a $125 million payday loan as the city grapples with a budget crisis that threatens its ability to make payroll.

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.

The state of Louisiana has begun the process for a potential takeover of the city of New Orleans’ finances. The news came Tuesday in an agenda posted for a meeting of the state’s Fiscal Review Committee.

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.

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

This former national championship-winning head coach gave his thoughts on the recent Brian Kelly firing on Wednesday.

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 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.

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry will reportedly be involved in talks with LSU head coach Brian Kelly concerning his future in Baton Rouge.

Gov. Jeff Landry and the Legislature are trying to find a way to keep food stamps working for the nearly 800,000 people in Louisiana who use them.