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• Poll: Landry, Wilson likely to advance, but one of them is 'best positioned' to become governor Play Video

  August 22, 2023 4:57 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The frontrunners at the start of the 2023 campaign for Louisiana governor are the frontrunners today, according to a new statewide poll—but it is Republican Jeff Landry who is "best positioned to win" the race this fall. WBRZ and several partner organizations commissioned the poll, which... more »

• Landry adds to campaign cash stash, new filing shows

  July 17, 2023 7:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The gubernatorial frontrunner in the polls added nearly $3 million to his bottom line in the past three months, new campaign finance reports show. Attorney General Jeff Landry took in more than $4.6 million since April and finished with $9.1 million in "funds on hand" at... more »

• Graves throws support to Waguespack in governor's race

  June 7, 2023 2:09 PM

  BATON ROUGE - In a video shot on a backdrop of biscuits, eggs and coffee, 6th District U.S. Rep. Garret Graves endorses Republican Stephen Waguespack in the race for governor of Louisiana. The move signals a break from the state party establishment, which has rallied to the cause of... more »

• Landry maintains strong cash advantage in governor's race

  April 18, 2023 1:57 PM

  BATON ROUGE - An early entry into the race, strong fundraising base and statewide name recognition are helping keep the perceived frontrunner at the top of the contest for Louisiana governor -- at least when it comes to campaign financing. Attorney General Jeff Landry disclosed about $6.3 million in... more »

• Edwards endorses Wilson for governor; Landry expected to get Trump endorsement

  March 7, 2023 10:56 AM

  BATON ROUGE – Gov. John Bel Edwards on Tuesday said he was endorsing Shawn Wilson, his former transportation secretary, for governor while Attorney General Jeff Landry’s campaign said he will head to Florida next month to pick up an endorsement from former President Donald Trump. “Shawn's reputation speaks for... more »

• Landry dominates governor's race in 'cash on hand'

  February 16, 2023 2:39 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry has opened up a sizable lead in at least one aspect of the 2023 race for governor -- campaign cash. Campaign finance reports filed on Wednesday show Landry -- who has the backing of the state GOP apparatus -- has $5... more »

• Landry takes aim at 'sexually-explicit' library books he says minors should not have access to Play Video

  February 7, 2023 2:10 PM

  BATON ROUGE – On Tuesday, Attorney General Jeff Landry released what he calls the "Protecting Innocence Report." It includes information about public libraries, the access children have to material that he considers inappropriate sexual themes and imagery and what he considers possible solutions to prevent them from accessing it,... more »

• Nungesser: State party chairman 'a disgrace... ought to resign' Play Video

  January 19, 2023 6:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A growing schism in the Louisiana Republican Party landed on the airwaves of a New Orleans radio station Thursday, when Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser unloaded on Chairman Louis Gurvich, calling on him to resign. The public venting of frustrations took place on the Newell Normand program... more »

• Louisiana Attorney General sues Biden administration over COVID vaccine executive order

  November 5, 2021 7:31 AM

  After the Biden administration implemented an executive order mandating the COVID-19 vaccine for all federal contractors, Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry responded by filing a lawsuit against the order. The controversial vaccine mandate is an aspect of a six-pronged plan in the fight against COVID; the President made an... more »

• AG Jeff Landry publicly addresses scandal involving former top aide for first time Play Video

  March 16, 2021 5:52 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Attorney General Jeff Landry is, for the first time, publicly addressing a scandal that ultimately led to the resignation of one of his top aides. In a letter to employees, he said sexual harassment is not tolerated. At a news conference Tuesday, we asked why Magee was... more »

• Judge denies request to enforce petition ending Louisiana's coronavirus restrictions Play Video

  November 12, 2020 8:30 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A judge has denied a request from Louisiana Republicans to force Governor John Bel Edwards to temporarily drop the state's coronavirus restrictions. The mandamus from Attorney General Jeff Landry would have ordered that the governor abide by the petition signed by lawmakers last month which called... more »

• State officials host Friday meeting to lay out 2020-2021 plan for high school sports Play Video

  September 4, 2020 6:45 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Fans of high school football are in anticipation of a Friday morning meeting that will provide more information about how high school sports programs will be handled during 2020-2021. High school athletic programs have been hampered by the COVID health crisis, with over 150,000 cases of... more »

• Complaint filed against AG Jeff Landry over allegations of misconduct, Landry disputes claims Play Video

  March 9, 2020 5:48 PM

  BATON ROUGE- The NAACP hand-delivered a complaint Monday against Attorney General Jeff Landry to the Louisiana Office of Disciplinary Counsel. The complaint alleges misconduct on the part of Landry for his ties to companies that did business with a man who was convicted for visa fraud. Landry has denied... more »

• Sulphur man arrested on more than 100 counts of child pornography

  July 17, 2017 6:16 PM

  SULPHUR – A Sulphur man was arrested on more than 100 counts of child pornography, the Louisiana Attorney General's Office announced on Monday. Attorney General Jeff Landry's Cyber Crime Unit arrested 27-year-old Cameron Fairley on 80 counts of sexual abuse images/videos of children and 29 additional counts of... more »

• Attorney general warns residents of several door-to-door scams

  June 26, 2017 11:49 AM

  BATON ROUGE – Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry is warning residents of an increase in reports of door-to-door scams where someone shows up at their door offering a service or product for a very low price. There are several different scams being offered to residents, Landry says. They... more »

• Women fraudulently receive thousands in disaster aid following flood

  February 9, 2017 3:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Two women have been arrested for fraudulently receiving FEMA funding following the August flood, Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry reports. Landry reports that 37-year-old Kimberly Cage and 32-year-old Leslie Munoz Licona were arrested for theft and filing or maintaining false public records. Cage allegedly applied... more »

• Avoiding contractor fraud following flood Play Video

  October 12, 2016 6:59 PM

  BATON ROUGE - There's been more than 1,000 calls to investigators concerning fraud from the flood. As more homes dry out and homeowners prepare to repair their homes, contractors will be hired to rebuild. State Attorney General Jeff Landry says the National Fraud Disaster Center is answering calls... more »

• DHH director pleads guilty for kickbacks and money laundering scheme

  October 5, 2016 3:05 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Attorney General Jeff Landry says the DHH director accused of laundering $100,000 from state and local organizations pleaded guilty Wednesday. Landry said Curtis Mack pleaded guilty to felony charges of malfeasance in office and money laundering. “His guilty plea highlights our office’s commitment to bringing... more »

• AG says Baker police chief salary difference does not violate consitution

  September 21, 2016 5:16 PM

  BAKER –The difference in pay between the current and previous Baker police chiefs does not violate the state constitution, according to an attorney general's opinion. Harold Rideau, who was mayor at the time of the election, requested the opinion after complaints that the new chief was being treated unfairly.... more »

• Illegal immigrant arrested on child pornography charges

  August 9, 2016 12:10 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The Cyber Crime Unit of Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry's office arrested an illegal immigrant on child pornography charges. Telesforo Lopez-Silva was arrested on three counts of child pornography and booked into the Calcasieu Correctional Center. Silva's arrest was the result of a joint investigation between... more »

• State Attorney General to hold board meeting for support of the families of fallen officers Play Video

  July 27, 2016 8:14 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Attorney General Jeff Landry will host a board meeting for the Law Enforcement Officer and Firemen's Survivors benefit. "The recent loss of three of Louisiana's finest has been devastating to our state," Landry said. "However, no pain we have felt comes close to the grief these... more »

• Attorney General to examine arrest of mother for "whipping" her children

  June 24, 2016 1:10 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Attorney General Jeff Landry announced that the Louisiana Department of Justice will be looking into the case of a woman arrested for "whipping" her children after they burglarized a home. Schaquana Spears was arrested on child cruelty charges. According to arrest reports, Spears' 13-year-old child was struck... more »

• AG Jeff Landry calls transgender bathroom mandate unlawful

  May 18, 2016 4:13 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry says he’ll “vigorously defend” the state and its citizens against what he calls threats brought about by the Obama administration’s recent mandate that public schools allow students to use bathroom and locker rooms of the opposite sex. On Wednesday, Landry issued... more »

• November 23, 2015 Morning News Pop Play Video

  November 23, 2015 6:54 AM

  Here are today's top stories: 2015 Election Results NOPD: 16 injured after gunmen open fire at music video filming LSU drops 3rd straight football game Chilly but clear to mild but moody Updates all day, every day: FACEBOOK | TWITTER more »

• Local residents take advantage of early voting

  November 16, 2015 8:15 AM

  BATON ROUGE- Voters took advantage of early voting before it came to a close over the weekend. More than 4,000 people headed to the polls on Saturday to cast their vote for governor, lieutenant governor and a variety of other run-offs and propositions. A total of 23,000 people voted... more »

• Runner-up endorses Landry for AG's race Play Video

  November 2, 2015 1:45 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Geri Broussard Baloney endorsed former attorney general's race opponent Jeff Landry at the Baton Rouge Press Club for the upcoming runoff. Baloney, a New Orleans attorney, ran as a Democrat for the office but came in third overall, missing the chance for a runoff on Nov.... more »