The renewal continues an emergency first declared in December 2023 in response to cyber incidents targeting state and local government systems.

President Trump appointed Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry as a special envoy to Greenland. Landry stated he will remain Louisiana's governor, as the envoy role is a volunteer position. The appointment has drawn criticism from Denmark, which has repeatedly said Greenland is not for sale.

Louisiana Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser said Gov. Jeff Landry didn't give him advance warning about Landry's appointment as special envoy to Greenland.

Gov. Jeff Landry has set a compressed special-election schedule to fill two Northshore vacancies on the Louisiana Supreme Court and the state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education after both officeholders resigned for federal posts late last year,

Mr. Landry, the governor of Louisiana, is a fierce supporter of the president. But his experience in international relations isn’t extensive.

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has appointed Jarrod Coniglio to lead the state's Department of Revenue as the taxing agency secretary.

Louisiana Democrat Congressman Troy Carter said Jeff Landry's dual roles as governor and envoy to Greenland 'should be evaluated carefully.'

President Donald Trump has announced he is appointing Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry to serve as the U.S. special envoy to Greenland, the vast, semi-autonomous territory of Denmark that Trump has said the U.

Gov. Jeff Landry signed several bills into law during the regular 2025 session, as well as special sessions on insurance and 2026 elections.