Louisiana.gov contains a comprehensive online directory of services. This
directory is provided to citizens and businesses to serve the public interest more effectively. Services include licenses and permits, certifications, registrations, filings, publications, e-mail offerings, databases, and information resources which are available online, by mail order/phone, or facility-based.
This section includes an alphabetic index of Louisiana state agencies, department information, and a dynamic organization chart of state government entities including higher education. The explanation of the separation of powers among the branches of Louisiana state government is adapted from the state constitution.
Business in Louisiana is diversifying, and Louisiana.gov has links to resources to keep firms informed on developing an enterprise within the state. Employment listings are available online, both for job seekers and employers looking to hire in Louisiana. Doing business with the state is more transparent with contract listings, a vendor center, commodity code listings, and other resources available online.
Explore Louisiana's culture, education, demographics, and geography. Louisiana is known for having one of the most unique cultural experiences in America. Educational resources are listed along with facts about the state which are helpful for student research papers. Louisiana.gov also hosts official statistics and geographic information from the Louisiana Census Data Center.
Baton Rouge: Today the U. S. Department of Education (USDOE) announced
finalists for the second round of the federal Race to the Top (R2T) program, .... read more
Louisiana in Positive Job Growth for the Year
Baton Rouge: Louisiana's seasonally adjusted nonfarm employment grew by 5,800
jobs from May to June, with the state recording its first over-the-ye....
Governor Jindal Orders Limited Hiring Freeze
Baton Rouge: Governor Bobby Jindal issued an executive order establishing a
limited hiring freeze for the executive branch.
Executive Order on LI....
Tuesday, August 3, 9:00 a.m. Structural Pest Control Commission
Department of Agriculture and Forestry
Veteran's Memorial Auditorium, 5825 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge
Contact: David Fields,
225-925-4578
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To have a meeting notice posted on this page, send an e-mail with the subject "Executive Branch Public Meeting Notice" to LAWebmaster@la.gov. Please include these criteria in the body of the message:
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Date
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In order for appropriate public reception, please send meeting notices at least 48 business hours in advance of the meeting time.
The Louisiana Legislature, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives, is responsible for determining general policy for the state and for the residents of the state through the enactment of laws. Search the bills of the 2010 regular session.
The Road Home program is the largest single housing recovery program in U.S. history. It is designed to provide compensation to Louisiana homeowners affected by Hurricanes Katrina or Rita for the damage to their homes..