Governor Landry laid out his legislative priorities for the 2026 session that got underway Monday. Landry, who pushed tough on crime legislation in his first year in office, now would like lawmakers to approve a measure that would give the governor the ability to recommend the removal of judges.
Landry also used his State of the State address to tout the successes of his administration, saying the state has made strides in improving literacy.
Cut 14 (14) “…math and reading.”
Landry also touted 100-billion dollars in economic development projects his administration has achieved.
The group Louisiana Progress is working with lawmakers on what it calls its “affordability agenda.” Executive Director Peter Robins-Brown says the costs of essentials are spiraling out of control, and it didn’t happen overnight.
Cut 7 (11) “…five, six years.”
Robins-Brown says Progress Louisiana is backing 16 bills addressing a wide range of issues that are costing Louisianans a disproportionate amount of their hard-earned money. He says these bills are being sponsored by both Republican and Democratic lawmakers, which speaks to the fact that affordability affects everyone from all walks of life.
Progress Louisiana says the group could back additional bills as the session moves forward.