louisiana_state_government

Executive Branch

• Led by the Governor (currently John Bel Edwards).

• Other elected officials: Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Treasurer, Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry, Commissioner of Insurance, and Commissioner of Elections.

• Governor's Office Website

Legislative Branch

• Louisiana State Legislature: Bicameral system with the House of Representatives (105 members) and the Senate (39 members).

• Louisiana House of Representatives Website

• Louisiana State Senate Website

Judicial Branch

• Led by the Louisiana Supreme Court, with Courts of Appeal and District Courts.

• Louisiana Judicial Branch Website

🗳️ Elections and Voter Information

• Secretary of State (Elections Division): Oversees voter registration, election integrity, and candidate filings.

• Register to Vote

• Elections & Voting Info

• Louisiana Voter Guide: Comprehensive guides for state and local elections.

• Voter Guide Portal

📊 Key Political Issues in Louisiana

• Coastal Erosion and Climate Resilience

• Education Reform and School Funding

• Economic Diversification Beyond Oil and Gas

• Infrastructure Development and Modernization

• Healthcare Access, Especially in Rural Areas

• Criminal Justice Reform and Public Safety

🤝 Civic Engagement & Grassroots Activism

• League of Women Voters of Louisiana: Promotes informed and active civic participation.

  • LWV Louisiana Website

• Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana: Advocates for environmental preservation and coastal resilience.

  • CRCL Website

• Power Coalition for Equity and Justice: Focused on voter engagement and advocacy for marginalized communities.

  • Power Coalition Website

📰 Stay Informed

• The Advocate: Covers statewide politics and policy issues.

  • The Advocate Website

• Louisiana Illuminator: Nonprofit newsroom offering in-depth political analysis.

  • Louisiana Illuminator Website

• Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB): Offers reporting on state government and major issues.

  • LPB Website

📚 Educational Resources

• Louisiana State Archives: Provides access to government and historical records.

  • Louisiana State Archives Website

• BallotPedia Louisiana: Neutral, fact-checked information on elections and policy.

  • Ballotpedia Louisiana

📱 Useful Tools and Apps

• Countable: Follow legislation and contact your representatives.

  • Countable App

• CivicEngage: Portal for community-level civic information.

  • CivicEngage Website