Governor Landry Highlights $3.5 Billion Broadband Expansion Investment for Rural Louisiana

Gov. Jeff Landry announces $3.5 billion investment in rural Louisiana during Ruston visit

RUSTON, La. — Gov. Jeff Landry joined state agency leaders Monday in Ruston to highlight more than $3.5 billion in investments aimed at expanding high-speed internet, improving health care and upgrading roads and bridges in rural communities across Louisiana.

Governor Landry highlights $3.5 billion broadband expansion investment for rural Louisiana

RUSTON, La. (KTVE/KARD) -- Governor Jeff Landry traveled to Ruston on Monday, October 12, 2026, to spotlight more than $3.5 billion in investments aimed at strengthening rural communities across Louisiana, focusing on broadband expansion, transportation infrastructure and rural health care. Landry was joined by leaders from ConnectLA, the Office of Louisiana Highway Construction (OLHC) and [...]

11 a.m. - Governor Landry to discuss rural investments at Ruston press conference

RUSTON, La. — Governor Jeff Landry, ConnectLA, the Office of Highway Construction, and the Louisiana Department of Health will host a joint press conference to highlight efforts to strengthen rural