Office of the Louisiana Governor
Recent News About Office of the Louisiana Governor
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Louisiana sees inflation increase as of October 2024
As of October 2024, Louisiana experienced a 20.9% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.7% increase.
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Louisiana experiences higher inflation rate than national average as of September 2024
As of September 2024, Louisiana experienced a 20.5% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.5% increase.
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Inflation in Louisiana outpaces national average as of August 2024
As of August 2024, Louisiana experienced a 20.4% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.3% increase.
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Majority of Louisiana's population aged 25 to 29 in 2021
The median age of Louisiana residents was 37 in 2021, lower than the national average of 38.
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Women make up majority of population in Louisiana in 2021
Of the 4,657,305 people living in Louisiana in 2021, 51% (2,373,744) were women and 49% (2,283,561) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by Pelican State News.
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6.7% of citizens in Louisiana unemployed in 2021
The unemployment rate in Louisiana hit 6.7% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.
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LSU Board of Supervisors Votes to Name Emergency Department after Gov. Edwards’ Mother
On September 8, 2023, the LSU Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to name the emergency department at Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center in Independence the “Dora Jean Edwards Emergency Department” after Governor Edwards’ late mother.
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Gov. Edwards, DOTD Celebrate the Completion of First Phases of I-12 Widening Project in St. Tammany, Introduce Last Phase
On September 8, 2023, Gov. John Bel Edwards, alongside Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) Secretary Eric Kalivoda and state and local officials, celebrated the completion of the first two segments of the $169.8 million project that expands and revitalizes the I-12 corridor through the Northshore.
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Edwards: I did not violate Phase 3 rules
Gov. John Bel Edwards said he did not violate any Phase 3 rules.