Gov. Jeff Landry said his health department will find the money to cover $147 million in benefits next month for the elderly, disabled and children.

Gov. Jeff Landry, joined by lawmakers, will talk about SNAP benefits in Louisiana amid the federal government shutdown Wednesday afternoon.

Since taking office last year, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has taken a more active role into the internal machinations taking place on LSU‘s campus. That began a year ago when he fasciliated the presence of a live tiger at LSU’s 2024 football game vs.

Gov. Jeff Landry raised the possibility of furloughing state employees in an executive order Tuesday, blaming the ongoing federal government shutdown.

The federal government’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is expected to run out of money Saturday as the shutdown in Washington drags on. In response, Louisiana officials are stepping in,