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Jeff Landry pushes for criminal justice shakeup

BY JESSICA WILLIAMS | Capitol News Bureau Editor ​ ​ ​

Landry on crime: Gov. Jeff Landry has ordered state lawmakers to Baton Rouge to consider a dramatic overhaul of the state's criminal justice system, James Finn reports. Here's what he wants them to do. 


Redistricting maps: A federal judge has ordered that Louisiana redraw its legislative maps, siding with Black voters who said the current district boundaries don't give them a fair shot at electing lawmakers they choose, Meghan Friedmann reports. 


Teacher stipends: A $2,000 pay boost for public school teachers would be extended another year under a budget Landry presented to the state Legislature, Tyler Bridges and Meghan Friedmann report. The budget also includes funding for a new Louisiana State Police troop in New Orleans. 

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Numbers to Know

Under Gov. Jeff Landry's proposed 2024-2025 budget: 

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Public school teachers would receive $2K stipends, a total cost of $198M

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State Police would get an extra $32M for a New Orleans troop, an independent review, more uniforms and two cadet classes 

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The Department of Corrections would get an extra $20M for operating costs, compensation and supplies 

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The Department of Children and Family Services would get an extra $14.5M for supplemental staffing and other needs 

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The Office of the Attorney General would get an extra $2.3M for New Orleans-focused investigations 

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Source: Gov. Jeff Landry's proposed 2024-25 budget

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