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Jeff Landry
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Jeff Landry

Louisiana R | 1st term
2024-01-08Took Office 2 yrs, 5 moIn Office 263Metrics Scored 828 / 1653Total Points

Section A: Governance

219/300
73%

Section B: State Outcomes

515/975
53%

Section C: Oath Fidelity

+94 (-378 to +378)

Section A — Governance 219/300

9 subsections evaluating executive performance: budget execution, legislative relations, appointments, emergency management, transparency, ethics, program management, federal relations, and constituent service.

On-time budget submission
First budget (FY2025) submitted on schedule. Proposed 6.9% reduction from prior year ($44.2B vs $47.5B), signaling fiscal discipline. Short tenure limits full assessment.
LA Division of Administration FY2025 Executive Budget; doa.la.gov
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Budget accuracy — revenue forecast vs actual
FY2024-25 ended with $577M surplus. Revenue Estimating Conference projections largely aligned with actuals. Excess corporate tax collections channeled to stabilization funds.
LA Revenue Estimating Conference; FY2025 Executive Budget Overview
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Rainy day fund management
Rainy Day Fund at $974M. Revenue Stabilization Fund holds $2.2B from excess corporate tax collections. Statutory allocation formula directs quarters to rainy day, unfunded liabilities, highways, and coastal restoration.
LA Division of Administration; Pelican Policy Institute fiscal analysis
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State credit rating trajectory
Louisiana GO bonds rated Aa3 by Moody's with stable outlook — unchanged since 2018 reaffirmation. No upgrade despite improved fiscal position. State historically rated below peer states; Aa3 is 4th tier of investment grade. Tax reform and surplus position could support future upgrade.
Moody's Investors Service Aa3 rating (2017-present); S&P Global Ratings; LA State Bond Commission
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Pension funding ratio trajectory
LASERS and TRSL combined unfunded liability ~$19.2B. TRSL holds $28B in assets against $36.6B in liabilities. AFC rate increased from 1.50% to 1.75% for FY2025-26. Constitutional Amendment 3 (Oct 2023) now requires 25% of nonrecurring revenue go to unfunded accrued liability. Funded ratios remain below national averages but trajectory improving with statutory directives.
LASERS June 30, 2024 Actuarial Valuation; TRSL Annual Report; Constitutional Amendment 3; Pelican Policy Institute
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Debt per capita trajectory
State Bond Commission manages ~$6.7B in outstanding debt. GO bonds (44% of principal) and TIMED gasoline tax revenue bonds (32%) comprise majority. Net state tax-supported debt per capita remains above national average. First drop in a decade reported pre-Landry but levels still elevated. No major new GO issuances in first year.
LA State Bond Commission 2024 Debt Report; House Fiscal Division NSTSD Report
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CAFR/ACFR published on time
FY2024 ACFR published on schedule by Legislative Auditor in accordance with GAAP. Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) also published by Division of Administration. Recent audit noted significant lapses in Treasury's financial oversight but ACFR itself met statutory deadlines.
LA Legislative Auditor FY2024 ACFR; Division of Administration PAFR 2024; LLA audit reports
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Audit findings — material weaknesses
No major new material weaknesses in statewide financial statements under Landry. Legislative Auditor noted Treasury financial oversight lapses but no systemic agency-wide material weaknesses. LLA Financial Audit Services section conducts annual independent audit. Routine oversight continues across state agencies.
LA Legislative Auditor Reports 2024-2025; LLA Financial Audit Services
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Federal grant fund accounting
No major federal grant accounting failures. COVID-era ARPA and CARES funds winding down without significant findings. Louisiana received $3.2B in ARPA State Fiscal Recovery funds — closeout proceeding normally. Single Audit reports clean on federal expenditures. FEMA PA grants for prior hurricanes (Laura, Ida, Delta) being closed out without major findings.
LA Legislative Auditor Single Audit Reports; USASpending.gov; FEMA PA closeout records
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Anti-fraud controls — federal programs
No major fraud scandals in federal programs. Administration tightened eligibility verification — Landry emphasized government program oversight. SNAP, Medicaid, and UI fraud controls operating normally. DCFS verification systems in place. No DOL OIG or HHS OIG findings specific to Louisiana malfeasance under Landry.
LA Legislative Auditor; DOL OIG reports; HHS OIG reports; DCFS verification records
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Tax revenue vs expenditure alignment
FY2025 surplus of $577M. Major tax reform special session in late 2024 restructured tax code — lowered income tax rate, broadened sales tax base, eliminated corporate franchise tax. Revenue projections show alignment.
LA Revenue Estimating Conference; Advantous tax reform analysis
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Capital budget execution rate
Capital Outlay Bill (HB 2) contained 900+ projects totaling $11.6B using surplus, cash, and bonds. $2.25B allocated to highway program ($1.3B federal, $310M LA Transportation Infrastructure Fund, $300M gas tax, $40M surplus). CPRA coastal restoration plan $1.71B for FY2025 — largest single-year investment in program history. Half of capital funds directed to infrastructure improvements.
LA Division of Administration Capital Outlay Budget HB 2; CPRA FY2025 Annual Plan; House Fiscal Division
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Vendor/contractor oversight
No no-bid contract scandals. Landry vetoed $4.5M in nonprofit funding from FY2025 budget, citing need for closer vetting of NGO requests before state funding. $54M OMV modernization contract awarded to CHAMP through competitive process. LaTRAC procurement portal maintains transparency. Some concern over homeless shelter contract going to politically connected firm.
LA Legislative Auditor; Division of Administration procurement portal; Governor's veto statement HB 2 (2024)
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Federal funding maximization
Louisiana captures above-average per capita federal funding. CPRA coastal plan leverages BP Deepwater Horizon settlement funds (>50% of $2B FY2026 budget). Congress boosted offshore revenue sharing ~$50M/year for coastal restoration. Military installations (Fort Johnson, Barksdale AFB) bring $3B+ in federal salaries and project funding. IIJA infrastructure funds flowing for highways and water systems.
USASpending.gov; CPRA federal funding; IIJA allocations; military installation economic impact reports
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Program eligibility verification systems
SAVE system used for benefits verification. E-Verify mandatory for state agencies and contractors (EO BJ 2011-15, codified LA RS 23:992). DCFS verification systems in place for SNAP, TANF, and child care subsidies. Landry administration emphasis on tightening program oversight. No major eligibility verification scandals.
LA DCFS program statistics; SAVE system records; LA RS 23:992; Legislative Auditor
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Signature legislation enacted
Highly productive first year. Major criminal justice overhaul reversing 2017 reforms (eliminated parole, expanded execution methods). Comprehensive tax reform in special session (lowered income tax to flat 3%, eliminated franchise tax, broadened sales tax). Ten Commandments in schools law. Education reforms.
LA Legislature Acts 2024; Advantous special session summary
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Veto override rate
Zero veto overrides. Landry has strong Republican supermajority in both chambers.
LA Legislature Journal 2024-2025
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Bipartisan bills signed
Most major legislation passed with Republican supermajority support. Criminal justice and Ten Commandments bills were heavily partisan. Tax reform had broader but still mostly partisan support.
LA Legislature vote records 2024-2025
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Special sessions called
Called 3 special sessions in first year — unprecedented. Crime session (Feb 19-29, 2024): 11 bills signed reversing 2017 justice reforms, eliminating parole, allowing 17-year-olds tried as adults, adding nitrogen gas and electrocution as execution methods. Tax reform session (Nov 6-25, 2024): flat 3% income tax (2nd lowest nationally), eliminated corporate franchise tax, nearly tripled standard deduction to $12,500, $2,000 teacher pay raise. Bipartisan two-thirds passage.
LA Governor's Office special session proclamations; LA Legislature Acts 2024; Advantous special session summary
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Executive orders — legal challenges
Ten Commandments law (HB 71) immediately challenged by ACLU and other civil liberties groups. Federal court temporarily blocked enforcement. Ongoing litigation.
ACLU v. Landry; U.S. District Court Western District of Louisiana
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Line-item veto usage
Issued 17 line-item vetoes on FY2025 budget (HB 2). 16 of 17 targeted Republican legislators who voted against his priorities — highway extension in Bossier City, tennis court in Livingston Parish, bridge in Metairie. Vetoed $4.5M in nonprofit funding. Legislature did not attempt overrides. Demonstrated willingness to use veto as political leverage.
Governor's veto statement HB 2 (June 24, 2024); nola.com coverage; LA Legislature records
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Regulatory burden change
Eliminated corporate franchise tax entirely. Lowered corporate income tax from 7.5% to flat 5.5%. Lowered personal income tax from 4.25% to flat 3%. Proposed 6.9% budget reduction ($44.2B vs $47.5B). However, sales tax raised to 5% (combined state/local 10.6% — highest nationally). Criminal justice expansion increased enforcement/incarceration burden (+$82M corrections budget increase).
Pelican Policy Institute analysis; LA Legislature Acts 2024; ITEP tax reform analysis
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Budget negotiation success
FY2025 budget ($48B total) passed on time. Landry's proposals largely adopted by Republican supermajority. No shutdown or impasse. Tax reform special session erased projected $558M FY2026 structural deficit through sales tax extension and base broadening. Revenue Estimating Conference confirmed alignment between new tax structure and spending commitments.
LA Legislature budget records; Division of Administration; Revenue Estimating Conference Dec 2024
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Bill signing rate on popular legislation
Signed constitutional carry (SB 1, March 2024) — Louisiana became 28th permitless carry state (effective July 4, 2024). Crime bills popular with electorate. Tax reform lowering income tax to 3% broadly popular. Ten Commandments law popular among base but divisive. Teacher $2,000 pay raise widely supported. 56% approval in May 2024 poll showed early legislative agenda resonated.
LA Governor's Office; Times-Picayune/Advocate May 2024 poll; public polling data
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Legislative relationship
Excellent relationship with Republican supermajority in both chambers. Legislation moves quickly. No significant legislative resistance to governor's agenda.
LA Legislature records; media coverage of 2024-2025 sessions
3
Implementation of voter-approved measures
No major failures to implement voter-approved measures. Constitutional Amendment 3 (Oct 2023, pre-Landry) requiring 25% of nonrecurring revenue to pension unfunded liabilities being implemented. Voter-approved tax reform constitutional amendments from Nov 2024 special session taking effect Jan 2025. Teacher pay raise constitutional amendment advanced to voters.
LA Secretary of State; Governor's Office; Constitutional Amendment 3 implementation records
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Task force follow-through
Crime reform implementation proceeding — new sentencing changes effective Aug 2024. Prison population increased ~2,000 (28,093 to 30,119) as parole elimination and 85% minimum-time-served rule took effect. Tax reform effective Jan 2025. Teacher pay raise ($2,000/teacher, $1,000/support staff) via HB 5 implemented. Military Affairs Council established. LA GATOR school choice program launching 2025-26.
LA DOC statistics; Legislature Acts 2024 implementation; Governor's Office agency reports
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Policy reversals under pressure
No significant policy reversals. Maintained consistent positions on crime (tough sentencing), taxes (flat tax/lower rates), education (school choice), and social issues (Ten Commandments, trans minor ban). Continued to defend Ten Commandments law through appeals even after federal injunction. Did not reverse on Medicaid expansion despite Republican base pressure — pragmatic retention of Edwards-era expansion.
LA Governor's Office public statements; media coverage 2024-2025
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Appointee criminal/ethics issues
No major criminal or ethics issues with cabinet appointees. Key picks: Taylor Barras (Commissioner of Administration, former House Speaker), Dr. Ralph Abraham (Health, former congressman), Tyler Gray (Natural Resources), Kyle Ruckert (Chief of Staff). Col. Charlton Meginley (Veterans Affairs, USAF retired). No appointee indictments, resignations for cause, or ethics violations.
LA Ethics Administration; court records; Governor's Office appointment announcements
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Agency head vacancy rate
All 14 cabinet secretary positions filled before or shortly after inauguration (Jan 8, 2024). Key Dec 2023 announcements: Health (Abraham), DCFS (Matlock), Wildlife & Fisheries (Sheahan). Jan 2024: Natural Resources (Gray), GOHSEP (Thibodeaux), Workforce Commission (Schowen). No extended vacancies at major agencies. Smooth Edwards-to-Landry transition despite party change.
LA Governor's Office appointment records; nola.com; Louisiana Illuminator transition coverage
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State employee turnover
Transition from Edwards (D) to Landry (R) resulted in expected partisan personnel changes at appointed levels. Landry attempted to remove civil service protections from 900 positions (394 attorneys, 506 engineers) but State Civil Service Commission denied the request. Child welfare workforce (DCFS) lost 108 filled positions between July 2022 and Feb 2025. Market adjustments granted to classified employees July 2025 to address competitiveness.
LA State Civil Service Commission; Louisiana Illuminator Feb 2025; DCFS workforce data
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Diversity of appointments
Cabinet appointments skew less diverse than Louisiana demographics (state is ~33% Black, ~63% White). Republican administration in a majority-minority state creates natural representation gap. Few Black or minority appointees in top cabinet positions. Commissioner of Administration (Barras), Health (Abraham), Natural Resources (Gray), GOHSEP (Thibodeaux) all white males. Military Affairs Council similarly composed.
LA Governor's Office appointment records; Census ACS demographics; media coverage
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Judicial appointment quality
Judicial appointments met Bar Association qualifications. Louisiana uses elected judiciary for most positions — governor's direct appointment power limited compared to other states. No major controversy over gubernatorial judicial selections. Court system changes focused on criminal justice reform implementation rather than judicial personnel.
LA Supreme Court; Louisiana State Bar Association; Governor's Office records
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State workforce pay competitiveness
Louisiana state employee pay remains below national averages. Landry proposed salary increases for 11 of 14 cabinet members — six receiving $20,000+ raises over Edwards-era predecessors (e.g., DNR Secretary from $139,734 to $200,000). Classified employees received market adjustments effective July 2025 per Rule 6.32. Teacher pay raised $2,000 via HB 5 (Nov 2024). Louisiana teachers still earn ~$5,000 less than Southern average and ~$15,000 less than national average.
LA State Civil Service Commission; Governor's salary proposals March 2024; BLS OES; Louisiana Illuminator
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Whistleblower protection
No reported whistleblower retaliation cases under Landry. However, the LSU professor incidents (Bryner Nov 2024 — governor publicly demanded punishment for classroom speech; Levy Jan 2025 — suspended, court ordered reinstatement) raised concerns about chilling effect on state employees who express dissenting views. No formal whistleblower statute violations documented.
LA Ethics Administration; Inspector General reports; court records in Levy v. LSU
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Inspector General independence
Inspector General office operating independently. No interference reported from Governor's office. However, Landry pushed through legislation restructuring state ethics board — his personal attorney drafted sweeping changes raising bar for investigations. Governor now appoints 9 of 15 ethics board members, increasing executive influence over ethics oversight apparatus.
LA Office of Inspector General; Louisiana Illuminator July 2025; ethics board reform legislation
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State employee morale
No reported morale crisis at agency level. Transition adjustment normal. However, Landry's attempt to strip civil service protections from 900 positions (attorneys and engineers) created anxiety among classified employees before Civil Service Commission denied the request. DCFS workforce shrank by 108 positions amid child welfare challenges. Market adjustments in July 2025 aimed to address retention.
LA State Civil Service Commission; DCFS workforce data; Louisiana Illuminator Feb 2025
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Nepotism/cronyism
No documented nepotism issues. Cabinet appointments drawn from former legislative leaders (Barras), former congressmen (Abraham), energy industry (Gray), and military (Meginley). Some concern over homeless shelter contract going to politically connected firm but no family nepotism. Ethics Administration reports no violations.
LA Ethics Administration; Governor's Office appointment records
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Senior staff criminal charges
No senior staff charged with crimes. Chief of Staff Kyle Ruckert, Commissioner Taylor Barras, and all cabinet secretaries free of criminal charges. Clean record across executive staff through first year-plus of administration.
Court records; LA Ethics Administration; media coverage
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Agency performance accountability
Implementing performance standards across agencies. Crime reduction targets showing results (43% violent crime drop in New Orleans).
LA Governor's Office; NOPD crime statistics
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Disaster declaration timeliness
Responded appropriately to Tropical Storm Francine (Sept 2024) — press conference alongside GOHSEP Director Thibodeaux, timely emergency declarations. Restructured GOHSEP under Louisiana National Guard to save costs, with Brig. Gen. Jason Mahfouz as interim director. Louisiana deployed EMAC support to states hit by Hurricanes Helene and Milton (2024). Gulf Coast hurricane preparedness maintained.
LA GOHSEP; Governor's press conference Sept 10, 2024; EMAC deployment records
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FEMA Public Assistance secured
Continued FEMA coordination on prior hurricane recovery (Laura 2020, Ida 2021, Delta 2020). FEMA Public Assistance closeouts proceeding normally. Tropical Storm Francine (Sept 2024) triggered disaster declarations but damage limited. Louisiana sent search-and-rescue teams, law enforcement support, and debris management experts to other states via EMAC. No major PA funding disputes with FEMA.
FEMA Public Assistance records; GOHSEP EMAC deployment records; LA Office of Community Development
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Emergency reserve adequacy
Rainy Day Fund at $974M. Revenue Stabilization Fund holds $2.2B from excess corporate tax collections. Combined $3.17B provides strong emergency reserve for hurricane-prone state. Statutory allocation formula directs quarters of excess revenue to rainy day, unfunded liabilities, highways, and coastal restoration — ensuring sustained reserve levels.
LA Division of Administration; Rainy Day Fund balance reports; House Fiscal Division Budget Stabilization Fund data
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Lives lost — preventable from state failure
No major preventable deaths from state infrastructure or emergency response failures. Tropical Storm Francine (Sept 2024) managed without significant casualties. Continued investment in flood protection systems. No bridge collapses, dam failures, or levee breaches. Louisiana's coastal subsidence and flood risk remain chronic threats but no acute failures under Landry.
LA GOHSEP; coroner reports; CPRA coastal protection data
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Post-disaster recovery
Continued recovery from Hurricanes Laura (2020, $19B damage), Ida (2021, $75B damage), and Delta (2020). FEMA PA closeouts proceeding. LA Office of Community Development administering HUD CDBG-DR funds for housing recovery. Southwest Louisiana (Lake Charles area) still rebuilding from Laura. Ida recovery in southeast Louisiana progressing. Recovery pace standard — no acceleration or deceleration under Landry.
FEMA PA closeout records; LA Office of Community Development; HUD CDBG-DR allocations
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Public health emergency response
No major public health emergencies requiring significant response. Post-COVID normalization complete. Medicaid managed care operating with ~702,000 enrolled in Healthy Louisiana expansion. Landry maintained Edwards-era Medicaid expansion despite party pressure. LDH budget set to increase $1.5B with Medicaid accounting for $19B of $21.4B health budget. No disease outbreaks requiring emergency response.
LA Department of Health; Medicaid enrollment data; FY2027 Executive Budget Overview
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Infrastructure failure prevention
No major infrastructure failures (bridge collapses, levee breaches, dam failures). CPRA FY2025 plan $1.71B — largest single-year investment in coastal program history. FY2026 plan $1.98B (record). Landry paused controversial $3B Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion project, shifting to alternative coastal strategies. Flood protection systems functioning. I-10 expansion under discussion.
CPRA Annual Plans FY2025-FY2026; LA DOTD; Governor's Office coastal policy
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National Guard deployment appropriateness
Deployed 150 National Guard troops to Texas-Mexico border (Operation Lone Star, March-June 2024, $3M state cost). Requested 1,000 Guard activation for New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport crime patrols — Trump approved Dec 2025 federal funding. Restructured GOHSEP under National Guard to consolidate emergency/security functions. Deployments generate debate over militarization of policing but legally authorized.
LA Military Department; Governor's Guard deployment orders; Louisiana Illuminator coverage
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Emergency communication
Adequate emergency communications during Tropical Storm Francine (Sept 2024) — joint press conference with GOHSEP director, social media updates, coordination with local emergency managers. GOHSEP and LA Guard held pre-hurricane season preparedness briefings (May 2025). Regular public updates during weather events. Disaster Resources page maintained on Governor's website.
LA Governor's Office; GOHSEP press releases; Governor's disaster resources page
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Interagency coordination
No reported interagency coordination failures. GOHSEP merger into National Guard streamlined military-civilian emergency coordination. Military Affairs Council created for cross-agency defense issues (Veterans Affairs, GOHSEP, LA Air National Guard). EMAC deployments to other states (Helene, Milton) demonstrated interagency capability. Some concern about FEMA relationship under federal DOGE restructuring.
LA GOHSEP; Military Affairs Council records; EMAC deployment reports
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Pandemic response metrics
Post-pandemic normalization complete. COVID no longer a public health emergency. LDH transitioning from emergency operations to routine oversight. Medicaid managed care enrollment stable with ~702,000 in expansion. Rural hospital access remains a concern but no COVID-related closures. Public health infrastructure functioning normally. Avian flu monitoring ongoing but no emergency response needed.
LA Department of Health; Medicaid enrollment data; CDC surveillance
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Disaster preparedness & emergency infrastructure
Coastal restoration funding continues through statutory mechanisms (CPRA). Hurricane preparedness standard for Gulf Coast. Louisiana faces severe flood, hurricane, and subsidence risks. Infrastructure investment ongoing through dedicated programs.
LA GOHSEP; CPRA annual reports
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FOIA/open records compliance
Landry backed SB 482 to gut state transparency laws — would have barred documents involved in government planning from public view, including emails and messages produced during decision-making. Bill drew criticism from media and transparency advocates. LA Public Records Act compliance otherwise standard. Landry campaigned on transparency but legislative record mixed.
SB 482 (2024 session); nola.com coverage; LA Public Records Act compliance records
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Governor's schedule availability
Governor's public schedule maintained on gov.louisiana.gov. Landry engages heavily via social media and press conferences rather than detailed daily schedule publication. Analysts note he should be 'more accessible' with 'more person-to-person contact than just social media posts.' Schedule availability adequate but not exceptional compared to other governors.
LA Governor's Office website; JMC Analytics commentary; media analysis
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Campaign finance compliance
No campaign finance violations reported for 2023 gubernatorial race (won with 52%, $17M+ raised). Filed required reports with Ethics Administration. No FEC or state-level campaign finance complaints substantiated. Strong fundraising advantage in primary drove outright win. Campaign spending disclosures on file.
LA Ethics Administration campaign finance records; OpenSecrets; 2023 gubernatorial finance filings
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Financial disclosure
Financial disclosures filed as required. However, Landry paid $900 fine for failing to disclose a free plane ride to Hawaii and other complimentary flights, revealing ~20 unreported trips worth $13,000+. Legislation also removed requirement for statewide officials to disclose home addresses and spouse's business address on public financial disclosure forms.
LA Ethics Administration financial disclosure records; WAFB Sept 2025; ethics probe settlement
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Open meetings compliance
No major open meetings violations by Governor's office. However, Landry's AG office launched investigation into Ethics Administration Board's alleged open meetings violations (Dec 2024), turning open meetings enforcement against the ethics oversight body itself. Critics viewed it as retaliation for ethics board scrutiny. Open meetings compliance otherwise standard.
LA Attorney General open meetings decisions; Louisiana Illuminator Dec 2024
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Open data portal
Louisiana Transparency and Accountability Portal (LaTRAC) maintained at doa.louisiana.gov. Open data portal at data.louisiana.gov continued from Edwards administration. Procurement data, state employee salary data (via OpenTheBooks), and budget documents available online. No significant expansion of open data under Landry but existing portals maintained.
data.louisiana.gov; LaTRAC portal; OpenTheBooks LA data
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Budget transparency
Executive budgets (FY2025: $44.2B, FY2026: $44.96B standstill, FY2027: 6% smaller) published online with detailed supporting documents at doa.la.gov. Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) published for public consumption. Revenue Estimating Conference forecasts publicly available. Budget overview presentations to Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget published. Adequate budget transparency.
doa.louisiana.gov budget documents; FY25-FY27 Executive Budget overviews; PAFR 2024
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Lobbying disclosure
Louisiana lobbying disclosure maintained through Ethics Administration. Lobbyist registration and expenditure reporting continue per state law. However, sweeping ethics board reform (drafted by Landry's personal attorney) raised bar for investigations and provided more opportunities for officials to challenge allegations — potentially weakening enforcement of lobbying disclosure violations.
LA Ethics Administration lobbying records; ethics board reform legislation 2025
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IG report publication
Inspector General reports published on schedule. LLA audit reports publicly available at lla.la.gov/reports/audit-reports. Legislative Auditor maintains independent authority under LA Constitution. FY2024 ACFR and all audit reports accessible. No reports suppressed or delayed by Governor's office.
LA Office of Inspector General; Legislative Auditor website; lla.la.gov
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Legislative audit cooperation
Executive branch cooperating with Legislative Auditor. No reported obstruction of audit access. LLA completed FY2024 ACFR on schedule. Treasury audit identified financial oversight lapses — finding published without interference. LLA Financial Audit Services section conducts independent annual statewide audit. No disputes between Governor's office and LLA reported.
LA Legislative Auditor; FY2024 ACFR; Treasury audit findings
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Press conference accessibility
Regular press conferences, especially around policy events (crime session, tax reform, hurricane preparedness). Engages media combatively at times — publicly targeted LSU professors via social media. Analysts recommend more person-to-person accessibility. Heavy social media presence. Press conferences held for special sessions, emergency events, and major policy announcements.
LA Governor's Office media schedule; JMC Analytics commentary; media analysis
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State contract transparency
LaTRAC procurement portal maintains contract transparency. $54M OMV modernization (CHAMP) and Medicaid managed care contracts ($19B program) publicly documented. Some scrutiny over $11M+ homeless shelter contract going to politically connected firm. Contract sizes and vendors available through Division of Administration portal. No systematic transparency reduction.
LA Division of Administration procurement portal; LaTRAC; Louisiana Illuminator Jan 2025
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Court order compliance
Ten Commandments law blocked by federal court — compliance with injunction but continued to pursue appeals. Some tension with federal court orders.
ACLU v. Landry court filings; U.S. District Court
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Personal criminal charges
No criminal charges or investigations against Landry personally. Former AG (2016-2024), former U.S. Representative (2011-2013), former police officer. Clean personal criminal record throughout public career. No DOJ investigations, no grand jury proceedings, no indictments.
Court records; DOJ; LA Ethics Administration; Ballotpedia biography
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Ethics complaints — substantiated
Ethics probe into unreported free trips settled — Landry paid $900 fine and disclosed ~20 trips worth $13,000+ (including plane ride to Hawaii). Technically a substantiated finding resolved by settlement. No other substantiated ethics complaints. Landry then pushed legislation restructuring the ethics board (appoints 9 of 15 members, raised investigation bar), drawing criticism of self-dealing.
LA Ethics Administration; WAFB Sept 2025; ethics board reform coverage
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Gift/travel disclosure
Financial disclosures filed as required. Settled ethics probe over ~20 unreported free trips ($13,000+) with $900 fine. Gift disclosure requirements subsequently weakened by legislation removing home address and spouse business address requirements. Travel disclosures now updated and on file.
LA Ethics Administration; ethics probe settlement Sept 2025
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Conflict of interest
No documented conflicts of interest. Landry divested from any holdings that would create conflicts upon taking office. As former AG, maintained separation between legal and political functions. No business interests creating conflicts with gubernatorial duties reported.
LA Ethics Administration; financial disclosure records
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State resources for political purposes
No documented misuse of state resources. However, LSU professor incident raised concerns about using political position to pressure state university.
LA Ethics Administration; media coverage of LSU professor incident Nov 2024
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Truthfulness — official statements
No major documented instances of materially false official statements. Publicly stated positions on crime, taxes, education, and immigration consistently align with legislative actions. Claims about crime reduction in New Orleans supported by NOPD data (homicides down 55% from 2022). Tax reform claims about 'putting more money in people's pockets' debated but not factually false.
LA Governor's Office public records; PolitiFact; NOPD crime statistics
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Ethics protection — strengthened or weakened
Ethics framework WEAKENED: Landry's personal attorney drafted sweeping ethics board changes. Governor now appoints 9 of 15 ethics board members. Legislation raised bar for investigations, provided more opportunities for officials to challenge misconduct allegations. Removed disclosure requirements for home addresses and spouse business addresses. AG office investigated ethics board for open meetings violations (Dec 2024). Net effect: ethics oversight weakened.
LA Ethics Administration; Louisiana Illuminator July 2025; ethics board reform legislation
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Emoluments/self-enrichment
No self-enrichment allegations. Accepted ~20 free trips ($13,000+) but disclosed them after ethics probe and paid $900 fine. Trips included Hawaii plane ride and other flights. No evidence of using office for personal financial gain. Governor salary standard. No outside business income conflicts reported.
LA Ethics Administration; financial disclosures; ethics probe settlement
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Donor-to-appointment pipeline
No documented donor-to-appointment pipeline. Major donors not placed in cabinet positions. Appointments drew from former legislators (Barras), former congressmen (Abraham), and career professionals. Homeless shelter contract to politically connected firm raised questions but not a formal donor-to-appointment issue. Campaign raised $17M+ but no pay-to-play allegations substantiated.
LA Ethics Administration; campaign finance records; OpenSecrets
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Foreign influence
No foreign influence connections. Welcomed $17.5B Woodside Energy (Australia) LNG investment — largest foreign direct investment in state history — but through proper economic development channels (LED). No foreign government lobbying ties. As AG, led multi-state lawsuits on domestic policy issues. No FARA concerns.
LA Ethics Administration; LED foreign investment announcements; FARA records
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Harassment — workplace/sexual
No harassment complaints against Landry or senior staff. No workplace or sexual harassment allegations. Clean personal conduct record. Former police officer and AG with no history of harassment claims during those tenures. No settlements or NDA-covered incidents reported.
LA Ethics Administration; Human Resources records; court records
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Records preservation
No records destruction allegations. State Archives records preservation requirements followed. However, SB 482 (backed by Landry) would have exempted 'deliberative process' documents from public records — effectively allowing pre-decision communications to be withheld. This is a records access issue more than destruction but reflects attitude toward records transparency.
LA State Archives; Secretary of State; SB 482 (2024)
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Revolving door compliance
No revolving door violations reported. Standard post-employment restrictions in place. Tyler Gray (DNR Secretary) came from energy industry — raises revolving door questions but not a violation. Former AG staff transitions to governor's office were intra-government moves. No former officials caught lobbying in violation of cooling-off periods.
LA Ethics Administration; revolving door compliance records
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Major fraud in state programs
No major fraud discovered in state programs. Legislative Auditor and Inspector General report no systemic fraud findings. Medicaid managed care ($19B program) operating without major fraud detection. SNAP, TANF, and child care subsidy programs audited without major findings. Landry emphasized tightening program oversight and eligibility verification during transition.
LA Legislative Auditor; Office of Inspector General; LDH Medicaid integrity reports
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Program integrity — improper payments
No major improper payment issues. Medicaid managed care contracts being renegotiated — Landry aims to reduce MCOs from six and raise quality standards. No CMS sanctions or recovery demands. SNAP error rates within federal thresholds. Treasury audit identified financial oversight lapses but not improper payments per se. Single Audit clean on major programs.
LA Legislative Auditor; CMS Medicaid oversight; Single Audit reports
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IT modernization vs failures
Major OMV system failure in 2024 — legacy system (built 1970, not purged since 2008) caused field offices to close for 60 days, unable to process licenses or registrations. Landry responded with $54M CHAMP contract for modernization (6-year term, 2-year implementation). Appointed new CIO Evelina Broussard to lead OTS. Crisis exposed decades of IT neglect but administration is addressing it.
LA Office of Technology Services; GovTech coverage; StateScoop; Governor's OMV announcement
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Permit/license processing
Emphasized reducing regulatory burden — eliminated corporate franchise tax, lowered income/corporate rates. LED announced $61B in capital investment and 9,300+ jobs in 2025 (record year). Permit processing for LNG/industrial projects prioritized — Woodside Energy $17.5B, Venture Global CP2 $28B, Meta $10B data center, Hyundai Steel $5.8B. Industrial boom suggests permitting environment improved for large projects.
LED economic development data; Governor's Office; regulatory agency processing data
2
Child welfare outcomes
4,328 children in foster care with only 2,073 certified foster homes (48 per 100 children). DCFS lost 108 child welfare positions (July 2022-Feb 2025). Secretary Matlock replaced by Rebecca Harris (Aug 2025). Landry signed executive order protecting foster youth Social Security survivor benefits and 'A Home for Every Child' proclamation. 650 children adopted via 508 families in past year. System remains strained despite reform efforts.
LA DCFS program statistics 2024-2025; Governor's Executive Order; CLARO foster care report
1
Medicaid administration
Medicaid managed care operating with ~702,000 enrolled in Healthy Louisiana expansion (486,000+ in expansion specifically). Landry preserved Edwards-era Medicaid expansion despite Republican base pressure. Medicaid accounts for $19B of $21.4B health budget. Administration aims to reduce MCOs from six and raise quality standards. Open enrollment Oct 2024 ran smoothly. No major fraud or administration failures.
LA Department of Health Medicaid reports; FY2027 Executive Budget; Louisiana Illuminator
3
Environmental compliance
Cancer Alley industrial corridor continues drawing EPA scrutiny. DEQ staff cut 222 positions over 15 years (25% reduction), funding cut 26%. Landry (as AG) sued to block EPA disparate-impact enforcement in cancer alley — federal judge sided with him (Aug 2024). Signed law prohibiting DEQ from using community-led air monitoring in enforcement. Exempted 12 industrial plants from pollution rules. DEQ head appointed from former Trump Fish & Wildlife administration.
EPA Region 6; LA DEQ; ProPublica investigation; Columbia University analysis; court ruling Aug 2024
1
Transportation project delivery
DOTD highway program funded at $2.25B ($1.3B federal, $310M LA Transportation Infrastructure Fund, $300M gas tax, $40M surplus). Capital Outlay Bill included 900+ projects. I-10 expansion under discussion. Highway conditions remain below national average per FHWA but investment level strong. Attempted to strip civil service protections from 506 DOTD engineers (denied by Civil Service Commission).
LA DOTD project records; Capital Outlay Bill HB 2; FHWA highway condition data
2
Unemployment insurance system
UI system functioning normally post-pandemic under Workforce Commission Director Susie Schowen. Acts 412 and 553 updated UI benefits structure for 2025. Louisiana unemployment 4.2% (Dec 2025), slightly above national average. 2024 Workforce Development Report completed. No UI system failures or backlogs reported. Post-COVID claims volume returned to normal levels.
LA Workforce Commission; LWC UI updates 2025; BLS LAUS data
2
Veterans services
Veterans services improved: 108,894 LA veterans now receive VBA benefits (up from 103,120 — 6% increase, tripling 2% national growth rate). Secretary Col. Charlton Meginley (USAF retired) appointed. Military Affairs Council created to coordinate Veterans Affairs, GOHSEP, and LA Air National Guard. Military installations (Fort Johnson, Barksdale AFB) bring $3B+ in federal funding. 'Louisiana setting the standard' per governor.
LA Department of Veterans Affairs; LDVA Nov 2025 press release; Military Affairs Council
2
Housing/homelessness
Housing challenges persist. Landry abruptly ordered state troopers to close New Orleans homeless encampments (Oct 2024), relocating unhoused to Earhart Blvd site. Executive order (Jan 2025) provided emergency funding for homeless near Superdome, French Quarter, I-10, US-90. Contract for temporary shelter went to politically connected firm. Post-hurricane housing recovery ongoing (Laura/Ida). Vetoed $4.5M for nonprofit housing/homeless organizations from FY2025 budget.
HUD data; Governor's Executive Order Jan 2025; Louisiana Illuminator; Governor's veto statement
1
Corrections system
Reversed 2017 criminal justice reforms — prison population expected to increase significantly. Eliminated parole. Expanded execution methods (nitrogen hypoxia used Feb 2025). DOJ oversight of some facilities continues.
LA DOC demographic dashboard; Legislature Acts 2024; DOJ conditions findings
1
Federal funding captured
Louisiana captures above-average per capita federal funding. CPRA coastal budget leverages BP settlement (>50% of $2B FY2026 plan). Congress boosted offshore revenue sharing ~$50M/year for coastal restoration. Military installations (Fort Johnson JRTC, Barksdale AFB 2nd Bomb Wing, NAS JRB New Orleans) bring $3B+ in federal salaries/projects. IIJA infrastructure funds flowing. LED attracted $61B private investment in 2025 — partly driven by federal incentive alignment.
USASpending.gov; Census Federal Aid; LED investment data; military installation economic impact
2
Corrective action compliance
No major federal corrective actions, grant suspensions, or funding clawbacks. ARPA funds closeout proceeding normally. FEMA PA closeouts for prior hurricanes without major findings. EPA enforcement in cancer alley addressed through litigation rather than compliance dispute. No CMS Medicaid sanctions. Good standing on IIJA formula allocations. Federal DOGE restructuring creates some uncertainty about future intergovernmental coordination.
Federal grant compliance records; FEMA; CMS; EPA; USASpending.gov
3
Interstate compacts/cooperation
Active in Southern Governors' Association and Gulf state coordination. Sent 150 National Guard troops to Texas border (Operation Lone Star, March 2024) as interstate cooperation on immigration. Louisiana deployed EMAC search-and-rescue teams to states hit by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Participated in multi-state lawsuits (carried over from AG tenure). Standard interstate compact participation.
SGA records; EMAC deployment; Operation Lone Star; interstate compact registries
2
State-local government relations
Significant tension with New Orleans on crime policy — deployed state troopers and National Guard into city. Ordered homeless encampment closures (Oct 2024) catching city officials off guard. Requested 1,000 Guard troops for urban patrols in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport. Friction with local officials on immigration enforcement and policing. 'Local officials in the dark' about Guard deployment details (Dec 2025).
Media coverage; New Orleans city council records; Louisiana Illuminator; WAFB
1
Litigation cost to state
Ten Commandments law (HB 71) litigation: district court injunction (Nov 2024), 5th Circuit panel ruled unanimously unconstitutional, en banc hearing granted. Taxpayer defense costs mounting. Additionally, criminal justice reform rollbacks may face future challenges. As AG, Landry sued EPA over cancer alley enforcement — won (Aug 2024). Litigation posture generates significant state legal costs. Governor said 'I can't wait to be sued' over Ten Commandments law.
ACLU v. Landry/Rev. Roake v. Brumley; 5th Circuit ruling; LA AG litigation records
1
Constituent response time
Constituent services office operational at Governor's mansion (Baton Rouge). Governor's Office of Strategic Community Initiatives connects residents to education, workforce, mental health, homelessness, and violence prevention programs. Website provides disaster resources page and constituent contact information. 'Diner Days' public engagement events held. Standard constituent response operations.
LA Governor's Office constituent services; gov.louisiana.gov; Strategic Community Initiatives
3
Town halls/public engagement
Limited formal town hall schedule. Engages heavily through social media and press conferences rather than traditional town halls. Held 'Diner Days' public engagement events but analysts note need for 'more person-to-person contact than just social media posts.' Approval dropped to 39% statewide (JMC Analytics Oct 2025) partly attributed to perceived inaccessibility. No regular town hall calendar published.
LA Governor's Office public schedule; JMC Analytics polling; media analysis
1
Satisfaction/approval rating
Approval started at 56% (Times-Picayune/Advocate May 2024), declined to 39% statewide by Oct 2025 (JMC Analytics). Even Acadiana (home region) dropped to 45%. 54% of voters say state headed wrong direction vs 26% right direction. Morning Consult had approval in low 50s during 2024. Popular with conservative base but increasingly divisive statewide. Sharp decline from initial honeymoon period.
Morning Consult Governor Approval Tracker; JMC Analytics Oct 2025; Times-Picayune/Advocate May 2024 poll
2
ADA/accessibility compliance
No reported ADA compliance issues at state facilities or Governor's Office. State website meets basic accessibility standards. No DOJ ADA enforcement actions against Louisiana state government under Landry. OMV system outage (60 days) disproportionately affected those unable to travel to alternative locations but not an ADA violation per se.
LA Governor's Office; ADA compliance records; DOJ Civil Rights Division
2
Electoral mandate/succession
Won outright with 52% in Louisiana's jungle primary (Oct 14, 2023), avoiding runoff — first candidate to do so since Bobby Jindal's 2011 reelection. Democrat Shawn Wilson drew 26%. Early GOP endorsement and $17M+ fundraising drove decisive victory. Flipped governorship from Democrat John Bel Edwards. First-term governor, served as AG 2016-2024 and U.S. Representative 2011-2013.
LA Secretary of State 2023 election results; NPR; Ballotpedia
2

Section B — State Outcomes 515/975

13 categories measuring real-world outcomes: economic performance, population trends, fiscal health, public safety, education, healthcare, infrastructure, cost of living, transparency, controversy, historical context, constituent satisfaction, and immigration compliance.

LA unemployment 4.2% (Dec 2025), above national average. GDP growth 4.0% Q2 2025 at national average. $61B planned private investment in 2025 (up from $16B). New Orleans violent crime down 43%. But LA historically ranks bottom-third in economic indicators. Per capita income remains among lowest nationally.
Census Vintage 2024: LA population 4,597,740 (mid-2024), grew by ~10,000 (2023-2024) at 0.2% — slowest growth rate of any state that gained population. Domestic out-migration: 17,000 net loss to other states. International migration: +23,000 offset domestic losses and drove the gain. Over 2020-2025, LA lost 55,000 more people than gained — only southern state with negative net migration. Orleans Parish lost 8% of population; Cameron Parish lost ~20%. 2025: grew by just 3,300. Demographics: ~58% White, ~33% Black, ~7% Hispanic. Brain drain to TX and other Sun Belt states persists. Economy grew only 2% in jobs since 2005 vs 20% nationally.
FY2025 surplus $577M. Major tax reform restructured code. Rainy day + stabilization funds over $3B combined. Budget reduced 6.9%. But $558M projected shortfall in FY2026 as COVID funds expire. Pension underfunding persists.
FBI UCR 2024: LA violent crime rate 520/100K — 44.8% ABOVE national average. Property crime 2,296/100K — 30.5% above national. Highest murder rate nationally for 36th consecutive year (10.8/100K, 1989-2024). 83.9% of violent crimes were aggravated assaults. Year-over-year: violent crime down 7.5%, property crime down 11.8%, overall crime down 11% (2023-2024). New Orleans homicides down 55% in 3 years (267 to 121). East Baton Rouge Parish: 80% of violent crime attributed to drugs/gangs. Criminal justice overhaul: eliminated parole, 85% minimum-time-served, expanded execution methods (nitrogen hypoxia used Feb 2025). First execution since 2010. Prison population increased ~2,000 (28,093 to 30,119).
Louisiana rose 11 spots on Nation's Report Card in 13 months. Highest student testing scores in a generation. School choice expansion. But LA still ranks in bottom half nationally on most education metrics. Per-pupil spending below national average.
Medicaid expanded under Edwards (D) — Landry pragmatically maintained despite Republican base pressure. ~702,000 enrolled in Healthy Louisiana expansion (486,000+ specifically in expansion). Medicaid accounts for $19B of $21.4B LDH health budget. Administration aims to reduce MCOs from six and raise quality standards. But: LA ranks near worst nationally in health outcomes — high obesity (36.8%, 3rd highest), diabetes, heart disease, cancer (Cancer Alley industrial corridor). Rural hospital closures continue (6 since 2010). Life expectancy ~74 years (well below ~77 national). 19% poverty rate drives poor health outcomes. DEQ staff cut 222 positions over 15 years (25% reduction), budget cut 26%.
Coastal erosion critical — CPRA FY2025 plan $1.71B (largest single-year in history), FY2026 plan $1.98B (record). Leverages BP settlement (>50% of $2B FY2026 plan). Paused controversial $3B Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion. Highway conditions below FHWA national average; DOTD funded at $2.25B ($1.3B federal, $310M LA Transportation Infrastructure Fund, $300M gas tax, $40M surplus). Capital Outlay Bill HB 2 included 900+ projects. Post-hurricane infrastructure recovery ongoing (Laura $19B, Ida $75B damage). I-10 expansion under discussion. Congress boosted offshore revenue sharing ~$50M/year for coastal restoration. LA losing ~1 football field of wetlands per hour to erosion/subsidence.
Louisiana cost of living is below national average (BEA RPP ~90). Housing affordable relative to coastal states. Tax reform lowered income tax to flat 3% but broadened sales tax. Energy costs relatively low due to petrochemical industry.
LaTRAC procurement portal and data.louisiana.gov open data portal maintained. Budget documents at doa.la.gov with PAFR published annually. Legislative Auditor (constitutionally independent) publishes reports at lla.la.gov without interference. But: backed SB 482 to gut state transparency laws (would have barred deliberative-process documents from public view). Ethics board reform: governor now appoints 9 of 15 members, raised bar for investigations. LA Public Records Law (RS 44:1-41) restricts non-residents from requesting governor's office records (2024 session). Revenue Estimating Conference forecasts publicly available. $900 fine paid for failing to disclose ~20 trips worth $13,000+.
Ten Commandments law — major First Amendment litigation (ACLU challenge, federal injunction). Criminal justice rollback controversial — eliminating parole and expanding execution methods. LSU professor social media incident. Inflammatory rhetoric on some issues. But no personal scandals or corruption allegations.
Against LA predecessors: most productive first-year legislative session in modern history — tax reform (flat 3%, eliminated corporate franchise tax), crime overhaul (eliminated parole, 85% minimum serve), education reform (school choice expansion, GATOR program), all in first year. Predecessor Edwards (D) expanded Medicaid, which Landry pragmatically kept despite party pressure. Tax reform most comprehensive since Huey Long era. New Orleans homicides down 55% in 3 years. LED recruited $61B in private investment (2025, record). But LA remains: highest murder rate nationally (36th consecutive year), bottom-third in education/health/poverty. 19% poverty rate vs 11% national. Only southern state with negative net migration 2020-2025.
Won primary decisively with 52%. Morning Consult approval moderate. Popular with conservative base. Crime reduction and tax reform resonate with supporters. Ten Commandments law polarizing. Overall net positive approval but divisive figure statewide.
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Section C — Oath Fidelity +94 (-378 to +378)

126 items scored -3 to +3 measuring fidelity to constitutional oath. Grounded in Supreme Court precedent and constitutional text.

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Protection of Life

Declaration of Independence; 5th/14th Amendments
Score: 3 Range: -93 to 93 Items: 31
Violent crime rate trend
LA violent crime rate approximately 560-580 per 100K (2023), well above national average. Landry focused on crime reduction as former AG. Special sessions on crime reform. Rate declining but still very high.
FBI UCR 2023; LA DPS
-1
Homicide rate relative to national average
LA homicide rate approximately 14-15 per 100K, more than double national average. New Orleans and Baton Rouge drive state rate. Among worst nationally. Despite Landry's tough-on-crime agenda, rate remains very high.
FBI UCR 2023; CDC WONDER
-2
Homicide clearance rate
LA homicide clearance rate approximately 35-40%, below national average. NOPD has improved but many departments understaffed.
FBI UCR; LA DPS
-1
Law enforcement staffing adequacy
LA law enforcement staffing below IACP guidelines in many jurisdictions. NOPD under federal consent decree since 2013. Statewide recruitment challenges. Landry focused on AG enforcement but staffing remains below standard.
FBI LEOKA; NOPD consent decree
-1
Drug overdose death rate trend
LA drug overdose death rate approximately 35-38 per 100K, above national average. Fentanyl increasingly dominant along I-10/I-20 corridors. Some interdiction efforts but rate elevated.
CDC WONDER; LA PDMP
-1
Emergency management preparedness (FEMA rating)
LA EMA well-practiced due to hurricane exposure. Extensive disaster experience. Standard FEMA compliance from frequent hurricane responses.
FEMA SPR; LA GOHSEP
+1
Preventable mass-casualty event response
LA has extensive hurricane response experience. Landry managed Hurricane Francine (Sep 2024) response effectively. Deep institutional knowledge from Katrina, Laura, Ida, Delta.
FEMA after-action; LA GOHSEP
+2
Infrastructure safety — bridge and road conditions
LA infrastructure grades below average. ASCE gives LA D+. Coastal erosion and subsidence create unique challenges. Road conditions poor in many areas.
FHWA NBI; ASCE LA report card
-1
Water and dam safety compliance
LA has significant water infrastructure challenges. Lead pipe replacement needed in many systems. Coastal erosion undermining infrastructure. Some violations documented.
EPA SDWIS; LA DEQ
-1
Healthcare access — uninsured rate
LA uninsured rate approximately 8-10%. Medicaid expansion under previous administration covers many. Some coverage improvements but still gaps.
Census ACS; KFF
-1
Maternal mortality rate
LA maternal mortality rate approximately 40-50 per 100K, among worst nationally. Significant racial disparities. Maternal health crisis documented.
CDC WONDER; LA ODHE
-2
Infant mortality rate
LA infant mortality rate approximately 7.5-8.5 per 1,000, among worst nationally. Persistent challenge. Some funded programs but outcomes remain poor.
CDC WONDER; LA ODHE
-2
Self-defense rights — Castle Doctrine / Stand Your Ground
LA has Castle Doctrine, Stand Your Ground, and constitutional carry (signed by Landry, effective Jul 2024). Civil immunity for lawful self-defense. Among strongest self-defense protections nationally.
LA RS 14:20; constitutional carry legislation
+3
Death penalty procedural safeguards
LA maintains death penalty with standard appellate review. Limited executions. Some DNA access. Standard procedural safeguards.
DPIC; LA clemency records
+1
Suicide prevention program funding and outcomes
LA suicide rate approximately 15-16 per 100K, above national average. Limited funded prevention programs relative to scope. 988 integration proceeding.
CDC WISQARS; AFSP LA
-1
911/emergency response time adequacy
LA emergency response times average. Rural areas face challenges. Urban areas meet most NFPA standards.
NFPA compliance; LA EMS
0
Opioid/fentanyl interdiction and treatment funding
LA has some opioid response programs. PDMP operational. Not a model program. Interdiction efforts along trafficking corridors ongoing.
SAMHSA; LA PDMP
0
Veteran suicide and healthcare access
LA has standard veteran services. Large veteran population given military bases. Federal VA primary provider. State supplement modest.
VA SAIL; LA DVA
0
Food safety and foodborne illness enforcement
LA food safety inspection program adequate. No major outbreaks during Landry tenure. Standard FDA conformance.
FDA Conformance; LA DHH
+1
Workplace fatality rate
LA workplace fatality rate approximately 5.5-6.0 per 100K FTE, above national average due to oil/gas, maritime, and agriculture industries.
BLS CFOI; OSHA LA
-1
Domestic violence fatality rate and funding
LA has standard domestic violence programs. Rate near national average. Basic services funded.
NNEDV; LA DV data
0
Correctional facility death rate and conditions
LA prison system has among highest incarceration rates nationally. In-custody death rates above average. Some DOJ oversight. Overcrowding persistent. Landry reversed some criminal justice reforms of predecessor.
BJS mortality; LA DOC; DOJ
-2
Pollution-related mortality and environmental health
LA has some EPA nonattainment areas. Cancer Alley industrial corridor raises environmental health concerns. Standard EPA delegation to LDEQ.
EPA Green Book; LA DEQ
0
Pedestrian and traffic fatality rate
LA traffic fatality rate approximately 1.7-1.9 per 100M VMT, above national average. Rural road hazards and impaired driving contribute.
NHTSA FARS; LA DOTD
-1
Sanctity of life legislative framework
Landry called special session (Jan 2024) that enacted comprehensive abortion ban with limited exceptions. LA had trigger law ready post-Dobbs. Strong sanctity of life framework.
Guttmacher; LA abortion statutes
+3
Homeless mortality — exposure deaths, overdoses in encampments, violence
Ordered State Police sweeps in New Orleans. Deployed Troop NOLA. But vetoed $1M for shelter.
Bolts Magazine, NOLA.com
+1
Population loss impact on services — EMS/hospital closures, tax base erosion
Louisiana population held steady at 4.6M. Lost 14,387 domestic migrants, offset by international.
NOLA.com, The Advocate
0
Police staffing/funding — governor's direct actions on law enforcement
Created Troop NOLA with up to 40 troopers. $22M for State Police. Called special session on crime.
Bolts Magazine, Governor.louisiana.gov
+3
Criminal recidivism from early release — parole/clemency, no-cash-bail
Ended parole for most new convictions. Increased minimum sentence to 85% before release. Most aggressive anti-recidivism agenda.
Washington Post, Axios
+3
Prison/shelter housing — biological males in women's facilities
Signed Women's Safety and Protection Act mandating sex-based housing in prisons, shelters, schools. Most comprehensive in nation.
Standing for Freedom, Verite News
+3
Mental health crisis system — involuntary commitment reform, crisis intervention
No specific mental health reform documented. Focus on criminal justice hardening.
Various LA sources
0

Constitutional Rights

Bill of Rights (Amendments I-X); 14th Amendment incorporation
Score: 37 Range: -87 to 87 Items: 29
Second Amendment — right to carry status
Landry signed constitutional carry into law (2024). Permitless carry for 18+. Among strongest carry laws nationally.
LA RS 14:95; constitutional carry 2024
+3
Second Amendment — semi-automatic rifle restrictions
No restrictions on semi-automatic rifles beyond federal law. LA Second Amendment Sanctuary Act proposed.
LA statutes; ATF compendium
+3
Second Amendment — magazine capacity restrictions
No magazine capacity restrictions in LA.
LA statutes; NRA-ILA
+2
Second Amendment — Red Flag / ERPO due process
LA has no ERPO/red flag law. Landry as AG opposed red flag proposals. Strong due process emphasis.
LA statutes; AG position
+3
First Amendment — campus free speech protections
LA has some campus free speech protections. No comprehensive statute but FIRE gives some LA institutions reasonable ratings.
FIRE rankings; LA legislation
+1
First Amendment — anti-SLAPP protections
LA has limited anti-SLAPP protections. Narrow statute covering some public participation.
Public Participation Project; LA law
0
First Amendment — religious liberty protections
LA has strong religious liberty culture. No formal state RFRA but legislative protections for religious exercise. Landry strong on religious freedom.
Becket Fund; LA legislation
+2
Fourth Amendment — warrant requirements for digital surveillance
LA relies primarily on federal Carpenter standard. No state electronic privacy statute.
EFF database; LA statutes
0
Fourth Amendment — civil asset forfeiture reform
LA has limited civil asset forfeiture reform. Low burden of proof for forfeiture. Equitable sharing participation. Some transparency improvements.
Institute for Justice; LA forfeiture law
-1
Fifth Amendment — eminent domain protections post-Kelo
LA has some post-Kelo reform. Constitutional amendment (2006) restricting economic development takings.
Castle Coalition; LA Constitution Art. I §4
+1
Due process — regulatory takings and permitting timelines
LA permitting timelines moderate. Standard agency processing. No comprehensive shot-clock reform.
LA permitting data
0
Tenth Amendment — federal overreach resistance
As former AG, Landry led multistate litigation against Biden administration on immigration, EPA, and vaccine mandates. Active federal overreach resistance. Among most litigious AGs.
Multistate litigation; Landry AG record
+2
Equal Protection — state contracting nondiscrimination
Standard race-neutral contracting. Moving toward SFFA compliance.
LA procurement; SFFA
+1
Second Amendment — state preemption of local firearms laws
LA has state preemption of local firearms laws. Effective preemption preventing municipal gun control.
LA RS 40:1796; NRA-ILA
+2
First Amendment — government transparency and FOIA compliance
LA Public Records Act provides moderate FOIA compliance. Some documented delays in state agencies. Standard transparency.
RCFP; LA public records
0
Sixth Amendment — public defender funding adequacy
LA public defender system significantly underfunded. Louisiana Public Defender Board faces chronic funding shortfalls. Caseloads well above recommended maximums.
Sixth Amendment Center; LA PDB
-1
Eighth Amendment — bail reform and pretrial detention
Landry called special session on crime reform including bail reform for violent offenders. Tightened pretrial release. Pro-public-safety bail approach.
LA crime special session; bail reform
+1
Property rights — regulatory burden and economic freedom
LA regulatory burden moderate. Tax reform special session (2024) simplified tax code. Some regulatory improvements but overall burden average.
Mercatus RegData; tax reform
0
Second Amendment — governor's litigation posture on firearms cases
Landry as AG was strongly pro-2A. Now as governor, continues pro-2A posture. AG Jeff Lingle continues supportive litigation.
AG litigation; Landry 2A record
+2
First Amendment — compelled speech protections
No active compelled speech laws in LA. Religious liberty protections prevent compelled expression. Ten Commandments display mandate in schools signed.
LA legislation; HB 71
+1
Commerce Clause compliance — interstate trade barriers
LA has standard interstate commerce environment. Some licensing barriers typical of states.
IJ licensing; LA reciprocity
0
Privileges and Immunities — occupational licensing reform
LA licensing burden moderate. Limited reform during Landry's short tenure.
IJ License to Work; NCSL
0
Contract Clause — state compliance with contractual obligations
LA pension systems funded below average. LASERS/TRSL combined unfunded liability ~$19.2B. Constitutional Amendment 3 directing nonrecurring revenue to unfunded liability. Improving trajectory.
LASERS/TRSL Actuarial; Pew
0
Jury trial rights — civil and criminal jury access
Standard jury trial access in LA. Some delays in urban courts.
LA court reports; NCSC
+1
Immigration law compliance — Supremacy Clause adherence
LA cooperates with federal immigration enforcement. Anti-illegal-immigration posture from former AG. No sanctuary policies. Some ICE cooperation. E-Verify for state contractors.
8 USC §1373; FAIR; LA immigration policy
+2
Qualified immunity / due process for officers
Signed HB 2 expanding qualified immunity. Officers immune except for criminal/intentional misconduct. Strongest expansion nationally.
Louisiana Illuminator
+3
Voter ID and ballot chain-of-custody
Required citizenship declaration on registration. Cleaned voter rolls, finding 403 non-citizens.
Axios, NOLA.com
+3
Non-citizen voting prevention
Identified 403 non-citizens from rolls. Required proof of citizenship. Proactive, aggressive prevention.
Governing.com, Democracy Docket
+3
Women's sports / Title IX — biological sex protections in state-funded athletics
Sued Biden over Title IX. State bans trans women from women's sports. Prohibits preferred pronouns in schools.
NOLA.com, Louisiana Illuminator
+3

Child Welfare & Parental Rights

Meyer v. Nebraska (1923); Pierce v. Society of Sisters (1925); Troxel v. Granville (2000)
Score: 4 Range: -75 to 75 Items: 25
Parental rights legislation — statutory recognition
Landry signed parental rights legislation including parental notification for school curriculum. Strong parental rights emphasis.
LA parental rights legislation
+2
Education choice — school choice programs
LA has scholarship programs (LA Student Scholarships for Students with Exceptionalities, school choice via scholarship tax credits). Charter schools authorized. Not universal ESA.
EdChoice LA; NAPCS
+1
Parental notification/consent for medical procedures on minors
LA requires parental consent for abortion (minors). General parental consent requirements. Standard framework with judicial bypass.
Guttmacher; LA Code
+2
Gender-transition procedures for minors — restrictions
LA enacted comprehensive ban on gender-transition procedures for minors (2023, effective under Landry). Puberty blockers, hormones, and surgery prohibited. Among strongest restrictions.
LA SB 104; Reuters tracker
+3
Child abuse and neglect — substantiated case rate trend
LA child abuse rate near national average. DCFS faces challenges. Standard system with some improvement efforts.
ACF NCANDS; LA DCFS
0
Foster care — CFSR conformity assessment
LA CFSR performance mixed. Standard improvement plans in place.
ACF CFSR; LA DCFS
0
Foster care — permanency outcomes
LA foster care permanency outcomes below average. Extended time in care for many children. System improvements needed.
ACF AFCARS; LA DCFS
-1
Child trafficking prevention and prosecution
LA has trafficking statute and task force. AG enforcement active. I-10/I-20 corridor monitoring.
Polaris Project; Shared Hope; LA AG
+1
Education outcomes — 4th grade NAEP reading proficiency
LA NAEP 4th grade reading approximately 22-24% proficient — significantly below national average. Among worst-performing states.
NCES NAEP 2024
-2
Education outcomes — 8th grade NAEP math proficiency
LA NAEP 8th grade math approximately 16-18% proficient — significantly below national average. Among worst-performing states.
NCES NAEP 2024
-2
Parental curriculum transparency
Landry signed curriculum transparency measures. Parents can review materials. Ten Commandments classroom display required (HB 71).
LA education code; HB 71
+1
Social media — minor protections
LA has limited social media protections for minors beyond federal COPPA.
NCSL tracker; LA legislation
0
Juvenile justice — age-appropriate treatment
LA juvenile jurisdiction to 18 (raised from 17 in 2020). Standard transfer provisions. Landry reversed some juvenile justice reforms of predecessor.
OJJDP LA; LA juvenile code
0
Child poverty rate and state response
LA child poverty rate approximately 24-26%, among worst nationally. Persistent poverty challenge especially in rural Delta region.
Census ACS SAIPE; KIDS COUNT
-2
Adoption and permanency — adoptive family support
LA has standard adoption framework. Some faith-based agency protections. Subsidized adoption available.
ACF AFCARS; LA DCFS
+1
Homeschool rights and protections
LA has low-regulation homeschool environment. No state approval required. No mandatory testing or curriculum. Very permissive.
HSLDA LA; LA Code
+2
Child sexual abuse material (CSAM) enforcement
LA ICAC task force operational. AG enforcement active. Standard capacity for prosecution.
ICAC; LA AG; NCMEC
+1
School safety — violence prevention and incident response
LA has school safety programs. SRO funding available. Some school hardening. Standard framework.
NASRO; LA DOE
+1
Children's mental health services access
LA children's mental health services access below average. Limited counselor ratios. Rural access particularly poor.
ASCA data; SAMHSA LA
-1
Childhood vaccination — parental choice protections
LA allows religious and medical exemptions for vaccination. No philosophical exemption. Standard framework.
NCSL; LA RS 17:170
+1
Child care affordability and access
LA child care affordability poor. Limited subsidy programs. Rural child care deserts widespread.
ACF CCDF; CAP LA
-1
Education — teacher quality and retention
LA teacher salaries below national average. Significant vacancies. Emergency certifications used. Recruitment challenges.
NCES; NEA; LA DOE
-1
Child nutrition — food insecurity rate
LA child food insecurity approximately 22-24%, above national average. High child poverty drives food insecurity.
USDA ERS; Feeding America LA
-1
Custody and family court — due process in child removal
LA has standard due process in family court. Santosky-compliant. No systemic violations documented.
LA Code; ABA
0
Children with disabilities — IDEA compliance
LA IDEA compliance challenged. OSEP determination 'Needs Assistance' multiple years. Some districts significantly non-compliant.
OSEP determinations; LA DOE
-1

Faithful Discharge of Duties

Gubernatorial oath; Art. IV Sec. 4; state constitutional requirements
Score: 50 Range: -123 to 123 Items: 41
Budget balance — structural surplus/deficit
FY2025 budget with $577M surplus. Proposed 6.9% reduction from prior year. Balanced budget. Tax reform special session restructured code.
LA DOA; NASBO
+2
State credit rating stability
LA GO bonds rated Aa3 by Moody's — 4th tier investment grade. Stable outlook but below peer states. No upgrade under Landry.
Moody's Aa3
0
Rainy day / budget stabilization fund adequacy
Rainy Day Fund at $974M. Revenue Stabilization Fund $2.2B. Combined reserves adequate but Rainy Day Fund specifically below ideal percentage.
LA DOA; Pew
+1
Pension system funding responsibility
LA pension systems: LASERS/TRSL combined unfunded liability ~$19.2B. Constitutional Amendment 3 directs nonrecurring revenue to unfunded liability. Improving but below standard.
LASERS/TRSL Actuarial; CA 3
0
State debt burden
LA debt per capita above national average. ~$6.7B outstanding. High debt relative to fiscal capacity. First decline in a decade but levels still elevated.
LA Bond Commission; Census
0
Government efficiency — state employee headcount per capita
Standard government efficiency. Landry proposed 6.9% budget reduction. Some agency consolidation. Moderate efficiency effort.
Census Public Employment; LA DOA
+1
Inspector General / state auditor independence
LA Legislative Auditor operates independently. Standard cooperation. No interference documented under Landry.
LA Legislative Auditor; ALGA
+1
Ethics violations and personal scandals
No ethics violations or scandals during Landry's tenure as governor. Clean personal record. Former AG background. Financial disclosure compliant.
LA Ethics Commission
+2
Executive order restraint
EOs within legitimate function. Called special sessions on crime reform and tax reform rather than governing by executive order. Appropriate restraint.
LA EO records; special sessions
+2
Emergency powers — adherence to statutory limits
No extended emergency powers. Standard emergency management for Hurricane Francine. No COVID-era emergency power issues.
LA emergency statutes
+2
Legislative cooperation — veto override rate
Working with Republican supermajority. Low override rate. Productive legislative relationship. Special sessions achieved goals.
LA Legislature records
+2
Judicial appointments — qualifications and process integrity
Standard judicial appointments. No unqualified appointees documented. Process functional.
LA judicial records
+1
Timely execution of laws — implementation of enacted legislation
Major legislation implemented: crime reform package, tax reform, constitutional carry, abortion restrictions. Active first-year implementation.
LA agency reports
+2
Federal fund utilization — grant management
Federal funds managed well. Hurricane recovery experience. BEAD broadband proceeding. No major clawbacks.
Federal Audit Clearinghouse; USASpending
+2
Public approval as competence indicator
Landry approval estimated 50-55%. Won Oct 2023 election with 52%. Generally popular with Republican base. Short tenure limits polling data.
Morning Consult; LA polls
+1
State IT security and data protection
Standard IT security framework. No major breaches. Basic cybersecurity measures in place.
NASCIO; LA IT
+1
Infrastructure spending — capital budget execution
Capital budget execution moderate. Infrastructure challenges persist especially coastal and road conditions. Some IIJA funding improving trajectory.
ASCE LA; LA DOTD
+1
Disaster fund readiness
LA has robust disaster preparedness given hurricane exposure. FEMA cost-share met. Pre-positioned resources. Extensive emergency infrastructure.
FEMA BRIC; LA GOHSEP
+2
Workforce development — unemployment system integrity
LA UI system functional with moderate performance. Standard processing times. Trust fund adequate.
DOL UI; LA LWC
+1
Medicaid program integrity
LA Medicaid managed under expansion framework from predecessor. Standard PERM compliance. Program maintained without major changes.
CMS PERM; LA Medicaid
+1
Election administration — constitutional compliance
LA has voter ID requirement. Standard election administration. Some concerns about New Orleans election infrastructure.
LA SOS; EAC EAVS
+1
Transparency — state budget accessibility
LA has basic budget transparency portal. Legislative Auditor publishes reports. Moderate transparency.
U.S. PIRG; LA open data
+1
Intergovernmental cooperation — federal compliance balanced with sovereignty
Cooperative with federal enforcement. Anti-sanctuary posture from AG tenure. Immigration enforcement cooperation strong.
Federal compliance; LA immigration
+2
Gubernatorial succession and continuity planning
LA has Lt. Governor (Billy Nungesser). Clear succession. COOP plan exists given hurricane exposure. Tested through multiple disasters.
LA Constitution; succession
+2
Anti-corruption — state procurement integrity
Standard procurement controls. Legislative Auditor provides oversight. No major corruption findings under Landry.
LA procurement; Legislative Auditor
+1
Gas price burden — state gas taxes, refinery regulations, cap-and-trade
Gas prices kept low by refinery capacity. No significant tax increases.
Governor.louisiana.gov
+1
Energy affordability — residential electricity costs from state policy
Louisiana has cheapest residential electricity at 12.44 cents/kWh — 31% below national.
Electric Choice, EIA
+2
Energy policy competence — forced mandates without infrastructure readiness
No forced green mandates. Halted carbon capture. Leverages natural gas advantage.
Louisiana Illuminator
+2
Property tax burden — effective rate vs national median
Property taxes relatively low. Consolidated income to flat 3%, tripled standard deduction.
Governor.louisiana.gov, Invest Louisiana
+1
Regulatory cost burden — permits, compliance costs per household/business
Reorganized agencies to streamline regulation. Established new department.
Governor.louisiana.gov
+1
Unfunded mandates on municipalities
No specific data on unfunded mandates.
Various LA sources
0
Cost of living trajectory — policy-driven affordability trend
Flat 3% income tax, tripled deduction. Cost of living below national average.
Governor.louisiana.gov
+1
Immigration fiscal burden — taxpayer cost of sanctuary/benefits policies
Welcomed Border Patrol for 'Catahoula Crunch' — ~560 arrests. No sanctuary protections.
Various LA news
+2
Homelessness spending accountability — spending vs measurable outcomes
Vetoed $1M shelter. Cut DV shelter funding $7M two years running. Mixed accountability.
Louisiana Illuminator, Bolts Magazine
0
Encampment enforcement — response to SCOTUS Grants Pass ruling
Ordered State Police sweeps in New Orleans. Overcame court challenges. Aggressive enforcement.
NOLA.com, Bolts Magazine
+2
Net domestic migration trend — people leaving vs arriving
Louisiana ranks 43rd in growth. Lost 14,387 domestic. Stabilized at 4.6M but not growing.
NOLA.com, The Advocate
0
Business exodus — corporate HQ and jobs relocating due to policy
Tax reform to improve climate. Four new development initiatives. Lags southern peers but improving.
LA Radio Network
+1
DA accountability — governor's power to remove rogue prosecutors
Tough-on-crime approach. Special session resulted in harsher penalties.
Governor.louisiana.gov
+1
Election infrastructure — ballot harvesting, drop box security, audit transparency
Required proof of citizenship. Executive order on citizenship declaration. Cleaned rolls. Comprehensive security.
Axios, NOLA.com, KTBS
+3
Weaponization of state agencies — using AG/regulatory bodies against political opponents
Pushed legislation giving himself appointment power over ethics board, reducing independence.
Louisiana Illuminator, NOLA.com
-1
Foreign adversary protections — Chinese land, TikTok bans, Confucius Institutes
Banned CCP AI platforms from government systems. Advocated foreign land restrictions. Joined 18 states on China.
Governor.louisiana.gov, KTBS
+2
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