Governor Jeff Landry and Attorney General Liz Murrill Issue Joint Statement

Baton Rouge, LA – Today, Governor Jeff Landry and Attorney General Liz Murrill issued the following statement after yesterday’s Supreme Court ruling in Louisiana v. Callais. 

“Yesterday’s historic Supreme Court victory for Louisiana has an immediate consequence for the State. The Supreme Court previously stayed an injunction against the State’s enforcement of the current Congressional map. By the Court’s order, however, that stay automatically terminated with yesterday’s decision. Accordingly, the State is currently enjoined from carrying out congressional elections under the current map. We are working together with the Legislature and the Secretary of State’s office to develop a path forward.”

Louisiana Has a Stake in Getting Stablecoin Policy Right

For years, the debate around cryptocurrency regulation has been defined by extremes. On one side, a push for rapid innovation with minimal guardrails. On the other, a regulatory environment that struggled to keep pace with the technology at all.

What is now emerging in Washington is something different, and more important. It is the beginning of a coherent financial framework.

The latest developments around the CLARITY Act show that the conversation has moved beyond whether crypto should be regulated and into how it should be integrated into the broader financial system. That shift matters.

Read more: Louisiana Has a Stake in Getting Stablecoin Policy Right

Louisiana Leads the Nation on 5th Annual St. Joseph the Worker Day as Wisconsin Joins

Baton Rouge, Louisiana – Louisiana is leading the nation in recognizing the everyday heroes who power American families and communities. A bold new billboard, erected in preparation for the 5th Annual St. Joseph the Worker Day, is now up along highly visible Interstate 10, between Lafayette and Baton Rouge. This stretch carries an estimated 70,000+ vehicles per day and serves as a major freight corridor supporting high-volume commerce, tourism, and regional connectivity across the state. The billboard stands as a prominent reminder of Louisiana’s statewide May 1st “Thank a Worker” day.

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry said:

“Louisiana is leading the nation in recognizing the dignity and importance of work by establishing St. Joseph the Worker Day on May 1st of each year. America was built on the backs of hardworking men and women, and we ought to be celebrating their vital contributions. I’m proud that Wisconsin has joined Louisiana as the second state in the nation to embrace this effort, and we encourage all states to follow our lead. On May 1st, I invite every family, business, church, civic and community organization to join the ‘Thank a Worker’ movement with simple acts of gratitude that honor the true strength of our great state and our great nation.”

Louisiana St. Joseph the Worker Day was unanimously established in 2021 through Louisiana Senate Resolution No. 116. The observance pays tribute to all workers and their contributions. This includes military personnel, educators, first responders, healthcare providers, energy workers, farmers, fishermen, mechanics, restaurant staff, barbers and beauticians, administrative professionals, finance experts, and many others. It gives special recognition to mothers, who are believed to hold the most important vocation of all.

In this era of rapid technological change and artificial intelligence, May 1st serves as a timely reminder of the irreplaceable value of human creativity, care, and dedication. In 2025, Wisconsin became the second state in the nation to formally adopt the observance through Senate Joint Resolution 16, recognizing May 1st of each year as Wisconsin St. Joseph the Worker Day.

Wisconsin Senator Cory Tomczyk said: “Wisconsin proudly joins Louisiana to honor our workers—farmers, factory workers, teachers, tradespeople—who reflect St. Joseph’s humility, perseverance, and service. This resolution affirms work’s vital role in thriving communities.”

While the United States spotlights American workers with a federal holiday on Labor Day — the first Monday in September — this movement seeks to reclaim May 1st as another special day to champion our nation’s workers. Globally, May 1st has long been observed as International Workers’ Day. While that observance has often emphasized state power and class divisions, a more hopeful vision emerged in 1955 when Pope Pius XII established the worldwide feast of St. Joseph the Worker on the same date. This feast draws inspiration from St. Joseph, the humble carpenter whose life modeled dignity, dedication, patience, humility, and service.

This initiative is a non-partisan, grassroots effort and invites all people to affirm the dignity of labor and the human spirit.

“Louisiana’s working men and women deserve our recognition for what they do each and every day,” said Scott A. Angelle, Former Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana and former Director of the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), U.S. Department of the Interior and one of the founders of the St. Joseph the Worker Initiative. “It’s only right that we call a time-out to express our gratitude to those who are able and willing to get up each morning, put in an honest day’s work, and provide for their families. Their grit not only strengthens our communities but sets a powerful example for the next generation.”

Businesses, schools, churches, organizations, and families are encouraged to participate through simple, heartfelt acts such as:

• Hosting a St. Joseph the Worker Day breakfast for employees or first responders

• Buying coffee for a delivery driver or neighbor

• Writing thank-you notes to teachers and healthcare workers

• Offering “lagniappe” (a Cajun term for a little something extra) to those who serve

Every act counts. A growing number of organizations have already committed to participating, including Ochsner Lafayette General Hospital, St. Thomas More Catholic High School, and USA Energy Workers.

While participation is voluntary and free, organizations and individuals are invited to register their ‘Thank a Worker’ activities at saintjosephtheworker.com.

LFT and LAE Announce Support for Constitutional Amendment 3

BATON ROUGE, La. — The Louisiana Federation of Teachers and School Employees and the Louisiana Association of Educators announced their support for Constitutional Amendment 3 on the May 16, 2026 ballot.

The organizations said CA 3 creates a path to permanent salary increases for educators and school employees while protecting the retirement benefits they have earned. Under the amendment and companion legislation, savings from a one-time payment on the state’s debt to the Teachers’ Retirement System of Louisiana would be used to support permanent salary increases of $2,250 for certificated personnel and $1,125 for noncertificated personnel, plus related benefits. The groups said the amendment would also help prevent a future pay cut if temporary stipends are not renewed in later budget cycles.

“Constitutional Amendment 3 is an important step toward the permanent pay increases educators and school employees have long deserved,” said Larry Carter, president of the Louisiana Federation of Teachers and School Employees. “It creates a path away from temporary stipends and toward lasting salary growth, while protecting the retirement benefits educators and retirees have earned or will earn in the future. LFT will continue fighting for educators’ salaries to reach the Southern regional average and then the national average, and for school employees to receive the compensation they deserve.”

“CA 3 is an important step toward greater stability for the people who work in Louisiana’s public schools,” said D’Shay Oaks, president of the Louisiana Association of Educators. “This amendment helps create permanent salary increases for educators and school employees while protecting earned retirement benefits. LAE and LFT will continue advocating for permanent pay increases and for educators’ salaries to reach the Southern regional average and then the national average.”

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About the Louisiana Federation of Teachers and School Employees:

With over 18,000 members, the Louisiana Federation of Teachers and School Employees is the largest professional organization for educators in the state of Louisiana.

About the Louisiana Association of Educators:

The mission of the Louisiana Association of Educators is to organize and empower local associations to promote quality public schools, strengthen the education profession, and improve the well-being of members. 

Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch Responds to Today's Chevron vs. Plaquemines Parish SCOTUS Decision

BATON ROUGE, LA - In a unanimous decision announced today, the U.S. Supreme Court vacated a lower court ruling and held that this lawsuit will be moved from state to federal court, under the federal officer removal statute.

LLAW Executive Director Lana Venable had the following comment:
"The U.S. Supreme Court made the right decision for Louisiana today. These lawsuits - ongoing for over a decade - represent what is wrong with our state's legal system. This decision is a victory for hardworking Louisianans who want fairness and predictability, not for trial lawyers looking to cash in at the expense of the economic engine that drives Louisiana."

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About Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch (LLAW)
Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch (LLAW) is a high-impact watchdog group with nearly 20,000 supporters across the state dedicated to fixing Louisiana's broken legal system through transparency, accountability, and lawsuit reform.

LOGA Responds to Supreme Court’s Decision to Move Plaquemines Parish Coastal Lawsuit to Federal Court

BATON ROUGE, LA (April 17, 2026) - Today, the United States Supreme Court issued a unanimous 8-0 decision in Chevron USA Inc. v. Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana declaring that the case should be tried in federal court, as opposed to state court.

In response, LOGA President Mike Moncla issued the following statement:

“This is a huge, but incremental win for our industry. For far too long, frivolous lawsuits, whether it be coastal or legacy, have pushed investment out of our state.

Decades ago, the defendants of these lawsuits invested in drilling in our coastal region after the state encouraged, incentivized, and gave permits to do so, all the while the state raked in billions of dollars in severance and royalty collections.

From the time these lawsuits began a decade ago, oil and gas activity in Louisiana’s state leases and inland waters has declined to nearly nothing.

Drilling is nil, production is a shadow of its former self, and service companies have been starved into bankruptcies.

This case is as frivolous as the ones by liberal cities like Baltimore who sue oil and gas for climate change -- while they sit in their air-conditioned offices.

Today’s ruling from the Supreme Court is the first step towards justice.”

What Flew Over Barksdale Should Change How We Think About China, AI, and American Power

For most Louisianans, national security feels distant—something that plays out in Washington or halfway around the world.

But recently, it showed up right here at home.

Multiple waves of unauthorized drones were spotted near Barksdale Air Force Base, one of the most strategically important military installations in the country. According to ABC News, the incursions raised serious concerns about surveillance and the vulnerability of U.S. airspace.

This wasn’t just an isolated incident. It was a glimpse of the future.

Read more: What Flew Over Barksdale Should Change How We Think About China, AI, and American Power

Governor Announces Historic Tax Relief as Louisiana Families Save More

BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry today highlighted the impact of the 2024 Tax Reform Special Session, noting that folks across the state are now saving more money as they file their 2025 tax returns.

“When people file taxes this year, they are getting a bigger refund,” said Governor Landry. “The typical middle-class working family will save nearly $500, and the average working individual will save around $261—cutting their state income tax liability by nearly a third. Turns out the biggest jackpot in Louisiana this year was in your paycheck!”

Background:

The legislation delivered the largest income tax cut in state history. By nearly tripling the standard deduction to $12,500, families now pay no income tax on their first $25,000 of income. 

Louisiana moved to a flat 3 percent personal income tax rate, the second lowest in the nation and the lowest in the South, providing immediate relief.

The reform doubled the retirement income exemption to $12,000, allowing a married couple over 65 to earn nearly $49,000 tax-free. We also eliminated the corporate franchise tax and reduced the corporate income tax rate to a flat 5.5 percent, strengthening Louisiana’s business climate.

The changes are permanent and include automatic increases to the standard deduction to protect families from inflation.

New Report: Third-Party Litigation Financing Is Undermining Affordability Nationwide

Analysis shows higher prices, lost income, and lost tax revenue tied to exploitative lawsuit investment practices

(Baton Rouge, LA) – Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse (CALA) recently released a new report detailing how third-party litigation financing (TPLF) is driving up costs for American consumers and families at a time when affordability remains a top concern across the country.

The report, The Impact of Third-Party Litigation Funding on U.S. Business Activity and Consumers, prepared by The Perryman Group, examines how outside foreign and sovereign entities that are financing lawsuits in exchange for a share of the payout are distorting the civil justice system and passing exorbitant costs onto households through inflated prices and reduced economic growth.

This highly unregulated and purposefully opaque practice turns America’s courtrooms into casinos that are open for business to investors at the expense of American citizens and businesses. Adding insult to injury, foreign investors can often avoid paying taxes on their profits.

“When undisclosed investors bankroll lawsuits for profit, the costs are not limited to the courtroom. Louisianans are facing these consequences through increased prices for goods and services, job losses, and reduced purchasing power. With little oversight, TPLF also lends itself to concerns regarding conflicts of interest, since we do not know who is actually controlling the litigation,” said Rep. Emily Chenevert (R-Baton Rouge). “I have filed HB240 in the upcoming session that will limit recovery under TPLF agreements and provide more disclosure around these agreements,” she added.

“Rep. Chenevert has led the charge to address TPLF in Louisiana, which has quietly become an increasingly significant burden on our families,” said Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch Executive Director Lana Venable. “Unfortunately, legislation introduced last year to reinforce initial 2024 reforms did not make it through the process. We look forward to Rep. Chenevert’s legislation this year to increase transparency on the involvement of outside financiers and protect litigants from exploitation,” she added.

According to the report, the economic impact of third-party litigation financing is significant:

• Over $607 per household per year in lost earnings and reduced purchasing power due to higher inflation and slower economic growth

• $192.79 per person annually in direct consumer costs tied to TPLF-driven litigation inefficiencies

• More than $31 billion in added inflationary pressure across the economy, driven in part by higher insurance and liability-related costs

• Over $54 billion in lost economic output annually, weakening job growth and income gains that families rely on to keep up with rising costs

• An estimated 454,450 jobs are lost every year as businesses struggle to absorb the rising costs and uncertainty created by third-party litigation financing

• Upwards of $15 billion in annual tax receipts are lost across Federal, State, and Local Governments due to excessive TPLF litigation.

“These findings confirm what we are already feeling at the checkout counter and when paying our monthly bills,” Venable added. “TPLF fuels the wave of frivolous litigation that raises costs across the economy, leaving families with less money in their pockets and fewer opportunities to get ahead while these wealthy outside investors earn millions in tax-free profits.”

CALA released the report as part of its ongoing efforts to highlight how lawsuit abuse and predatory litigation undermine affordability, economic stability, and fairness for consumers nationwide. CALA emphasizes that while a fair civil justice system is essential, practices that inject profit-driven incentives into litigation can create ripple effects that hurt households and economic viability long after a case is filed.

About Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch (LLAW)

Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch (LLAW) is a high-impact watchdog group with nearly 20,000 supporters across the state dedicated to fixing Louisiana’s broken legal system through transparency, accountability, and lawsuit reform. Visit us on Facebook, Twitter and www.llaw.org.

About Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse (CALA)

Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse (CALA) is a nonpartisan, grassroots movement working to end rampant lawsuit abuse across the United States. CALA advocates for common sense legal reform measures by educating the public about the devastating, real-world costs of lawsuit abuse on working families and small businesses.

About The Perryman Group (TPG)

An economic and financial analysis firm, The Perryman Group (TPG), provides clients with well-documented, carefully considered answers to even the most complex questions. For more than 30 years, The Perryman Group has met the challenges of thousands of clients through a systematic approach and a level of performance that assures a consistent standard of excellence. The firm has been involved in scores of major events shaping the economic landscape, from crucial corporate locations to landmark legislation to important regulatory policies to notable judicial decisions.

Economic Benefits of Tort Reform - LLAW Response Statement

Statement on 2025-26 Economic Impact of Lawsuit Abuse report

BATON ROUGE, LA – The national Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse (CALA) released its annual Economic Benefits of Tort Reform report and the news is only getting worse for Louisiana.

Once again, Louisiana is losing to our culture of lawsuit abuse while the trial bar continues to win big. The report reveals excessive tort litigation in Louisiana in 2024 resulting in:

• More than 45,000 jobs lost (up from nearly 40,000 last year)

• A hidden “tort tax” of more than $1,100 paid by every citizen

• More than $3.4 billion in personal income losses for residents

• Gross product (GDP) losses of $5.4 billion

• Direct costs of more than $3.7 billion

• Tax losses:

  • More than $235,000 at the local level

  • More than $281,000 at the state level

These numbers demonstrate the real losses to Louisiana’s families and businesses as unfounded lawsuits continue to proliferate across the state. These impacts are felt in everything from the rising cost of insurance to higher prices for groceries and gasoline. Louisiana’s coastal lawsuits’ recent no. 4 ranking as a Judicial Hellhole® is a glaring example of “costly costal litigation that continues to burden the state’s economy and workforce and has openly embraced the plaintiffs’ lawyers leading the charge.”

Louisiana has made some positive steps in addressing legal reform, but this momentum must continue for real, long-lasting impacts that our residents and businesses can feel in their pocketbooks. Other states like Georgia and Florida have passed sweeping reforms that work in concert to address lawsuit abuse. Louisiana must do the same or we will continue to miss economic opportunities and fall behind other, more forward-thinking states.

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About Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch (LLAW)

Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch (LLAW) is a high-impact watchdog group with nearly 20,000 supporters across the state dedicated to fixing Louisiana’s broken legal system through transparency, accountability, and lawsuit reform. Visit us on Facebook, Twitter and www.llaw.org.

Louisiana Signs Its Largest Set of BEAD Agreements by Coverage to Date, Moving 75K+ Locations Closer to Construction

Louisiana has signed its next round of grant agreements with providers through BEAD’s Benefit of the Bargain initiative, marking the state’s largest set to date by number of locations covered.

The new agreements build on last month’s announcement that Louisiana was the first state in the country to sign BEAD grant agreements with internet service providers. This latest round covers 76,045 locations statewide and will be delivered by a mix of local and national providers: Cajun Broadband, Conexon, REV and Swyft Fiber.

These agreements build on Louisiana’s ongoing progress expanding broadband access across the state. Currently, 93% of Louisiana households and businesses are served, and the state remains on pace to achieve statewide high-speed internet access by 2028, two years ahead of the federal 2030 goal.

In November, Louisiana became the first state in the nation to receive federal approval of its final Broadband, Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) proposal, clearing the way to deploy $1.36 billion in federal broadband funding. That approval positioned Louisiana to move quickly from planning to execution and begin delivering BEAD-funded projects on the ground.

These projects are expected to break ground in the coming weeks as Louisiana continues working to close the digital divide and expand high-speed internet access statewide.

Learn more about the GUMBO 2.0 program

The Louisiana Office of Broadband Development and Connectivity (ConnectLA) leads the state’s efforts to expand high-speed internet access and close the digital divide. Housed within the Louisiana Division of Administration, ConnectLA works across federal, state and local partners to identify and implement strategies that ensure every resident can benefit from reliable broadband connectivity.

Gov. Landry Visits with Leaders on Severe Winter Weather

Yesterday, Governor Landry visited with local leaders in Ouachita Parish about the severe winter weather. He then flew over East and West Carroll Parish and ended with a stop in Richland Parish to speak with local leaders, again, on the winter weather. 

Gov. Landry Declares January Human Trafficking Prevention Month in Louisiana

BATON ROUGE, LA – Governor Landry has signed a proclamation officially declaring January as Human Trafficking Prevention Month in Louisiana, joining the national observance to bring awareness to the fight against human trafficking. This declaration underscores the state’s commitment to protecting vulnerable individuals, supporting survivors, and preventing human trafficking in all forms.

View proclamation here. 

In recognition of National Wear Blue Day, also known as Human Trafficking Awareness Day on Sunday, January 11, all Louisianans are encouraged to wear blue to raise awareness about human trafficking prevention. Additionally, the staff of the Governor’s Office will wear blue on Monday, January 12, as part of the ongoing effort to highlight this important issue. On the same day, the Louisiana State Capitol and the Governor’s Mansion will shine in blue as a sign of the state’s dedication to this cause.

Human trafficking impacts thousands of people across the United States each year, and Louisiana remains steadfast in its mission to combat this crisis through education, outreach, and support for survivors. For more information on human trafficking, resources, and ways to get involved, visit https://humantrafficking.la.gov.

Kennedy meets Louisiana National Guard members harassed in Washington, D.C.

“These brave Louisiana National Guard members deserve our thanks and support—not abuse from whack jobs.”

WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) today met and voiced his support for members of the Louisiana National Guard who were verbally abused by a protester as they patrolled Washington, D.C. “These brave Louisiana National Guard members deserve our thanks and support—not abuse from whack jobs. I was honored to speak to them at my office today. They make Louisiana proud,” said Kennedy. On December 10, video surfaced of an activist hurling insults toward five members of the Louisiana National Guard and a bystander near Union Station in Washington, D.C. The disturbed individual followed and repeatedly berated the men and women in uniform, calling one Guardsman “a piece of f***ing sh*t” and falsely claiming he “never did a damn thing for the country.” The Louisiana National Guard members maintained their composure and stood tall in the face of the man’s harassment.

 On December 11, Kennedy responded to the video, writing on X, “In real America, we don’t tolerate crazed nutjobs who treat our men and women in uniform like garbage . . . They’re always welcome to warm up and enjoy a moment of peace and quiet in my office.”

These Louisiana National Guard members today joined Kennedy at his office, who thanked them for their service and hard work to keep Washington, D.C., safe.

Louisiana set to achieve statewide high-speed internet access by 2028, outpacing the federal 2030 goal

Roughly 450,000 Louisianans, enough to fill Tiger Stadium more than four times, have received access in just two years.

Gov. Jeff Landry announced today that Louisiana is significantly ahead of schedule in its effort to provide high-speed internet access to every Louisiana resident.

Since the beginning of the Landry Administration, more than 150,000 additional households, small businesses, and community organizations have received access. This growth has been achieved through private investment and federal funds put to work by Louisiana’s internet service providers, with most new service delivered through fiber.

“When I took office, about 83% of our state had access to high-speed internet. Today we’re approaching 93%. That’s nearly 450,000 people, more than four Tiger Stadiums full, who now have the tools they need to work, learn, and compete. We got here by listening to residents, focusing on results, and keeping the work moving, and we’re going to keep pushing until every family in this state has the same kind of reliable access.”

Gov. Jeff Landry

Louisiana’s broadband progress has earned significant national attention. The state became the first in the country to receive full federal approval of its BEAD plan and now ranks among the top 10 states for the percentage of households receiving fiber connectivity through BEAD, as well as the cost efficiencies achieved under the GUMBO 2.0 program. In total, Louisiana identified more than $800 million in savings, with federal guidance on their use expected by March 2026.

“This work is delivering real value to taxpayers. We are stretching every dollar and moving faster than Washington ever expected.”

Gov. Jeff Landry

Over the past several weeks, representatives from the governor’s office and ConnectLA have joined local leaders and internet providers to celebrate completed broadband projects in Vernon, Vermilion, and Acadia parishes, where Gumbo 1.0 investments have provided access to thousands of homes and hundreds of small businesses. More ribbon cuttings are planned for completed projects in Allen, Grant, LaSalle, Avoyelles, and other parishes, along with groundbreaking ceremonies for new construction made possible through federal BEAD funding.

Early 2026 is expected to bring the most significant broadband construction activity Louisiana has ever undertaken. Projects entering the ground phase will connect more than 127,000 new households and bring service to another 30,000 households through the completion of GUMBO 1.0 work already underway.

“These wins show up in real places, not spreadsheets. They’re the farms, the classrooms, and the small businesses that finally have the infrastructure they’ve waited on for years. With this momentum, Louisiana is on pace to reach full high-speed internet access in 2028, if not sooner. That’s two years at minimum before the federal goal. And we’re not slowing down.”

Veneeth Iyengar
Executive Director of ConnectLA

Visit the ConnectLA website to learn more

LLAW: Louisiana No. 4 “Judicial Hellhole”

BATON ROUGE, La. –As announced earlier today by the American Tort Reform Foundation, Louisiana's coastal litigation has been ranked number 4 on the Judicial Hellholes List, and the state as a whole has been placed on the national watch list. While lawmakers enacted legal reforms this year, significant work remains to address Louisiana’s overly litigious climate and create a more stable, predictable environment for economic growth, while protecting the pocketbooks of hardworking residents.

The unprecedented coastal lawsuits target energy companies alleging environmental damage for federally permitted activities conducted decades ago. The eye-popping first judgment in the queue of 40-plus lawsuits was handed down earlier this year, in a nearly $745 million verdict against Chevron. These kinds of nuclear verdicts® send the wrong message to current and future investors, cementing Louisiana's reputation as one of the worst places to do business in the country. These lawsuits lack legal basis, inflict economic harm, and should not be heard in state courts, where the Louisiana trial bar exerts an outsize influence. In fact, these lawsuits are so egregious that even the White House, the U.S. Supreme Court, and a former U.S. Attorney General have weighed in to object. Louisiana’s citizens will be on the wrong side of this “lawsuit lottery” if this suit is upheld and others move forward at the state level.

It is no secret that the costs of lawsuit abuse are felt by all Louisianans. We need far-reaching comprehensive legal reforms to address the nearly 40,000 jobs lost in Louisiana and the more than $1,000 hidden lawsuit tax paid by every single resident. A set of quick fixes in one legislative session is a positive step, but Louisiana must join other states in continually adopting reforms to capitalize on economic opportunities and address consumer needs.

In a prime example of how litigation costs are passed down, the ongoing saga of staged accidents involving big trucks has expanded. In addition to multiple indictments in the Orleans area, a new scheme was uncovered in St. Martin Parish earlier this year resulting in an arrest by Louisiana State Police. This is exactly the kind of environment that drives insurance costs up and existing trucking businesses out of the state.

These are all contributing factors to the poor perception of Louisiana’s legal climate and its place as a fixture on the Judicial Hellholes® list.

About Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch (LLAW)

Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch (LLAW) is a high-impact watchdog group with nearly 20,000 supporters across the state dedicated to fixing Louisiana’s broken legal system through transparency, accountability, and lawsuit reform. Visit us on Facebook, Twitter and www.llaw.org.

Read more about America Tort Reform and the Judicial Hellhole here.

The Radical-Funded Machine Driving Louisiana’s Anti-CCS Campaign

A political fight is unfolding across Louisiana’s energy corridor, but it isn’t the homespun, grassroots uprising its organizers claim. Newly compiled financial records show that more than $50 million in outside money has poured into the activist network campaigning to shut down carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects across the state. Major funders include Michael Bloomberg, Jeff Bezos, George Soros, and the Arabella Advisors network, all of whom bankroll organizations dedicated to phasing out fossil fuels entirely.

The groups leading the anti-CCS push—ranging from the Deep South Center for Environmental Justice to the Louisiana Bucket Brigade, Earthworks, 350.org, and Rise St. James—are heavily financed by national foundations and federal grants. Several operate through fiscal sponsors in California and Washington, D.C., enabling them to present as “local” while masking their donor base and internal finances.

And now, according to public postings and coordination materials, these national organizations are working directly with parish coalitions and landowner groups like Save My Louisiana and the Louisiana CO₂ Alliance. They share the same messaging, graphics, policy demands, and legal strategies—evidence that this isn’t an organic revolt, but a coordinated national campaign using Louisiana as its next battleground.

This network was also reflected in the recent Save My Louisiana lawsuit, which mirrors arguments historically advanced by Earthworks, Sierra Club, and the Bucket Brigade. Their broader policy agenda has already influenced Louisiana’s regulatory climate, including the moratorium on new CCS well applications—an action industry leaders warn is putting the state behind Texas at a pivotal moment.

The stakes for Louisiana’s energy economy are real. CCS is essential for securing billions in new investment, from the proposed Hyundai steel plant to the Meta AI data center, LNG facilities, and next-generation industrial projects. Losing these projects to Texas or Mississippi would mean forfeiting thousands of high-wage jobs and the state’s long-standing leadership in energy production and manufacturing.

Governor Jeff Landry—who has consistently supported responsible CCS development—didn’t mince words when asked about the activist network now influencing local coalitions.

“Leaders of Save My Louisiana have been hoodwinked by the radical left to oppose any new energy development,” Landry told POLITICO’s E&E News. “The men behind that political organization have built their entire careers on the back of the oil and gas industry. They claim to be pro-industry, but they are preventing our state from leading America's energy dominance—and threatening the Louisiana economy and way of life. Sadly, they have been manipulated into becoming the mouthpiece of the well-known anti-oil and gas financiers Mike Bloomberg and George Soros.”

Louisiana isn’t dealing with a spontaneous groundswell of concerned locals. It’s confronting a nationally funded, politically aligned operation working to shut down the very energy projects that underpin the state’s economy, workforce, and future competitiveness. And unless Louisiana reasserts control of its own energy path, those decisions will increasingly be made—not in Baton Rouge—but in the boardrooms of coastal billionaires.

Louisiana Farmers Face a Credit Crunch Fueled by Uncertainty in Both Policy and Markets

On a farm in Gilliam, Louisiana, the final harvest is in. Corn, soybeans, cotton, and peanuts have all been cut and loaded. Now, farmer Stephen Logan is spreading cereal rye seed and planning for the next growing season. But this fall, the federal shutdown has left him — and many like him — working without a safety net.

For weeks, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s local offices have been closed, cutting off access to conservation payments, short-term crop loans, and critical market data. “All of that is shut down,” Louisiana Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain told The Advocate, noting that farmers rely on those programs to decide when to sell crops and what to plant next season.

That uncertainty is hitting at a time when Louisiana’s producers are already dealing with high input costs and low crop prices. “We’re resilient,” Logan told The Advocate, “but this is a very tough time in agriculture. The math just doesn’t work.”

Read more: Louisiana Farmers Face a Credit Crunch Fueled by Uncertainty in Both Policy and Markets

Governor Jeff Landry Signs Emergency Declaration Due to the Schumer Shutdown

Louisiana will focus on a elderly, disabled, and children SNAP stopgap

Baton Rouge, LA –Today, Governor Jeff Landry signed an Emergency Declaration for Louisiana to help fund SNAP benefits for the elderly, disabled, and children in our State who have been abandoned by Congressional Democrats. Emergency Declaration Attached.

We should not allow our elderly, disabled, or children to go hungry because of the Washington, D.C. Democrats’ failure to reopen the federal government. Our social security net is supposed to help the most vulnerable, and we will try to accomplish this with today’s action. 

"My Administration has created over 70,000 new job opportunities in Louisiana since I took office. Wages are on the rise, and our economic outlook has never looked better. This is how we move people from dependence to independence.
I urge those who are able bodied to continue to strive to get off SNAP and similar programs. Due to the Democrat’s political games these programs are not reliable. 

I encourage our citizens to seek the thousands of new job opportunities across our State, and free themselves from these social programs that the Left uses as a weaponization tool to win political points,” said Governor Landry. 

Statement from Governor Jeff Landry on Federal Government Shutdown and SNAP Benefits

BATON ROUGE, LA –Today, Governor Jeff Landry issued the follow update on the Federal Government Shutdown and SNAP benefits in Louisiana.

"Notifications from LDH have been sent out stating that, because of Democrat Leader Schumer's Shutdown, SNAP beneficiaries may run out of funds by November 1. I have been in discussions with other governors across the nation, as well as with our legislative leadership. I am making it a top priority to ensure that seniors, individuals with disabilities, and children who rely on food stamps do not go hungry in Louisiana. Democrats’ political games need to end,” said Governor Landry.