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Flags at Half-Staff Honoring Sheriff William Earl Hilton

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has issued Executive Order JML, directing that the flags of the United States and the State of Louisiana be flown at half-staff over the State Capitol and all state buildings on Friday, March 27, 2026, from sunrise until sunset. The order honors former Rapides Parish Sheriff William Earl Hilton, who served in law enforcement for 50 years, retiring in 2020 after 24 years as Sheriff. The order is effective immediately upon signature on March 25, 2026, and remains in effect only until sunset on March 27, 2026.

Louisiana Has the Second Lowest Electricity Rates in the United States

The Louisiana Governor's office announced the state ranks second lowest nationally for electricity rates according to the American Legislative Exchange Council's annual Energy Affordability Report. Louisiana improved 16 rankings in energy affordability—the biggest improvement of any state—driven by stable in-state generation primarily from natural gas. Electricity rates decreased from 10.41 cents per kWh in 2023 to 8.8 cents per kWh in 2024. This announcement highlights the state's competitive energy costs but does not create any regulatory obligations or compliance requirements.

Governor Landry Opens Third Regular Session, Outlines Priorities

Governor Jeff Landry opened his third Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature on March 9, 2026, delivering remarks that highlighted accomplishments including $100 billion in economic development, reduced crime rates, improved education rankings (jumped 11 spots on the Nation's Report Card), and lowered auto insurance costs. The Governor outlined priorities for the 2026 session including eliminating the vehicle inspection sticker requirement, strengthening the LA GATOR scholarship program, aligning education and workforce systems with economic needs, and advancing judicial reforms.

Louisiana Rural Health Transformation Program

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry signed Executive Order JML 26-032 establishing the Louisiana Rural Health Transformation Program. The order creates a new Office of Rural Health Transformation within the Louisiana Department of Health to implement the program in partnership with CMS. The initiative targets 1.1 million rural residents across 37 rural parishes, focusing on three pillars: improving population health outcomes, expanding care access, and strengthening system capacity.

Louisiana Bond Allocation Ceiling Amendment 2026

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry issued Executive Order JML 26-030 allocating $15,034,454 in 2026 private activity bond volume cap to the Louisiana Housing Corporation for the Franklin Senior Apartments Series 2026 project. The allocation supports acquiring, constructing, rehabilitating, and equipping residential rental housing for low and moderate income individuals and families. The allocation is valid through June 30, 2026.