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Gov. Jeff Landry
Coverage of Gov. Jeff Landry in the Nexus archive.
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- Louisiana expands SNAP veggie bonus to Walmarts statewide
Louisiana has expanded its Carrot Initiative to all Walmart locations statewide, providing SNAP recipients with an additional 30 cents for every dollar spent on fresh produce. The program, launched in April 2025, has generated over $1.6 million in bonus benefits and aims to make fruits and vegetables more affordable.
- Hunters, fishers get expanded privacy under new Louisiana laws
Louisiana lawmakers approved new privacy laws for hunters and fishers, exempting personal information related to hunting lotteries, fishing permits, and wildlife GPS data from public records. The laws, signed by Gov. Jeff Landry, take effect August 1 and aim to protect sensitive data while expanding hunting opportunities for non-residents.