Gov. Landry, new commission to create permanent memorial of Jan. 1 attack in New Orleans

Governor wants to allow Louisiana Racing Commission director to own racehorses

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Gov. Jeff Landry supports HB397 allowing racehorse ownership by regulators. Racing Commission director Stephen Landry could keep horse ownership. Louisiana Board of Ethics had previously flagged potential conflicts. Bill passed committee, heads to full House for a vote. Gov. Jeff Landry is backing a law change that would allow the director he appointed to the Louisiana Racing Commission to continue owning racehorses, even th…

Landry pushes change to allow Louisiana Racing Commission director to still own racehorses • Louisiana Illuminator

Louisiana's Racing Commission hired an executive director that partially owns race horses. (Canva image)Gov. Jeff Landry is backing a law change that would allow an appointed director of the Louisiana Racing Commission to continue owning racehorses, even though the director oversees their licensing as part of his government job.  The proposed exception is included in House Bill 397, a sweeping piece of legislation that would also make dozens of …

Gov. Jeff Landry lashes out after lawmakers delay contract for La. private school program

A clash between Gov. Jeff Landry and legislative leaders over funding for private education escalated Wednesday when lawmakers put off voting on a key contract, drawing a sharp rebuke from the governor.

Permanent memorial planned for New Orleans terror attack that killed two Alabama students, 12 others

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The Louisiana governor has ordered the establishment of a memorial honoring the victims of the Jan. 1 terror attack in New Orleans. This attack killed two Alabama students. The executive order was made on Wednesday, April 23. “This senseless act of violence has shattered lives and shaken our State. We grieve with the families and friends of the victims and stand united in our resolve to remember and honor them. This Commiss…

New commission to create permanent memorial for Bourbon Street attack victims

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Gov. Jeff Landry issued an executive order Wednesday to create a permanent memorial for the 14 victims of the New Year's Day terror attack in New Orleans' French Quarter. “This senseless act of violence has shattered lives and shaken our State. We grieve with the families and friends of the victims and stand united in our resolve to remember and honor them. This Commission is committed to ensuring that the victims of January…

Gov. Landry, new commission to create permanent memorial of Jan. 1 attack in New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has ordered the establishment of a memorial honoring the victims of the Jan. 1 terror attack in New Orleans. The executive order was issued Wednesday, April 23. “This senseless act of violence has shattered lives and shaken our State. We grieve with the families and friends of the victims and stand united in our resolve to remember and honor them. This Commission is committed to ensuring that the …