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Banning diesel exports still an issue on Capitol HillGov. Jeff Landry jumped on the idea, and support swelled as Republicans weighed the plan against a backdrop of a rising blue tide.

Baton Rouge Advocate10d agoWhole story →

Economy Jeff Landry diesel export ban debate

Diesel relief during Louisiana harvest season could save sugarcane farmers millionsBATON ROUGE — Louisiana farmers are getting temporary relief from state penalties on dyed diesel as harvest season gets underway. Diesel prices are averaging about $6 a gallon in Louisiana, adding to the cost of moving crops and agricultural products from fields to processing facilities. Gov. Jeff Landry says rising wages and increased economic activity…

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Gov. Landry, Secretary of Agriculture tour LA sugar millLouisiana Governor Jeff Landry and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins tour the Louisiana Sugar Cane Cooperative in St. Martin Parish, as the industry faces challenges due to labor shortages, rising fuel costs and threats from the invasive pasture mealybug.

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Gov. Landry’s Order Waives Some Limits on Off-Road Diesel Use to Lower Fuel CostsLouisiana farmers and timber harvesters can use off-road diesel fuel for all purposes for 30 days under an executive order issued by Gov. Jeff Landry.

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Jeff Landry orders pause on diesel tax for farmers, loggersWith midterm elections just over a month away, the price of diesel fuel has become a political liability as consumers and businesses struggle under the pressure of high fuel prices.

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Economy Jeff Landry diesel tax exemption

Gov. Landry declares state of emergency over high diesel prices ahead of harvestA state of emergency has been issued by Gov. Jeff Landry in response to record-high diesel prices ahead of peak harvest season in Louisiana.

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Economy Jeff Landry diesel price emergency declaration

Oil interests reject Jeff Landry's diesel export ban ideaGov. Jeff Landry is calling for a ban on exports of diesel fuel, saying it’s a way to lower historically high prices.

Baton Rouge Advocate14d agoWhole story →

Economy Jeff Landry diesel export ban proposal

Jeff Landry announces $20M for new fortified roof programLandry said the state plans to redirect $20 million in federal funding originally meant for affordable housing to instead launch another fortified roof grant program for homes impacted by recent hurricanes.

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Letters: After LIV golf failure, beware sweet industry dealsA year ago, Gov. Jeff Landry touted — amid lots of fanfare —his commitment to the LIV Golf tournament to be held in New Orleans (despite the city already hosting

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Louisiana puts $100 million into Fortified Roof Program to lower insurance costsGov. Jeff Landry and Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple announced a $100 million investment in the Fortified Roof Program.

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Gov. Landry discusses fuel prices following a 90-day diesel export ban proposalBATON ROUGE — Governor Jeff Landry joined CNBC on Monday to discuss fuel prices following his 90-day diesel export ban proposal.

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Economy Jeff Landry diesel export ban proposal

La. Citizens seeks to offload commercial insurance policiesLouisiana’s insurer of last resort has approved a relatively small Mississippi company’s request to take over virtually all of its commercial policies, a move that Gov. Jeff Landry touted as progress in the state’s efforts to curtail skyrocketing property insurance rates.

Baton Rouge Advocate21d agoWhole story →

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Gov. Jeff Landry announces new milestones for Louisiana's insurance marketBATON ROUGE — Governor Jeff Landry spoke to Property Insurance Company of America agencies about major milestones for Louisiana's insurance market on Monday.

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Gov. Jeff Landry narrates new Louisiana Innovation series trailer on shipbuildingBATON ROUGE — Louisiana Innovation has released a new short film spotlighting the state's shipbuilding industry and its shift toward autonomous maritime technology.

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Gov. Jeff Landry names Louisiana state representative to top transporation jobGov. Jeff Landry has named Rep. Mark Wright, R-Covington, to a top role at the state transportation department, according to a news release Monday.

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Gov. Landry appoints Louisiana lawmaker as DOTD multimodal commerce commissionerBATON ROUGE — Gov. Jeff Landry has appointed State Rep. Mark Wright as Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development's Office of Multimodal Commerce.

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See what Elon Musk said about Louisiana and SpaceX plansElon Musk announced SpaceX's partnership with Louisiana in a video posted on X. Gov. Jeff Landry announced in Abbeville. Here’s what the tech trillionaire said.

Baton Rouge Advocate1mo agoWhole story →

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Jim Beam column: Data centers coming under firePresident Donald Trump and Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry love AI data centers. The state has secured $160 billion in new capital investment over the last two and a half years […]

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Landry fast tracks critical minerals environmental reviews(The Center Square) - Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has signed a pair of executive orders that fast-track environmental permitting for critical minerals and rare

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La. Gov. Jeff Landry invites officials to SpaceX eventGovernor Jeff Landry is expected to announce a deal with SpaceX on Tuesday, August 24, 2026, that will bring a space port and launch site to Vermilion Parish near Lafayette LA.

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