In his latest effort to rein in government spending, Gov. Jeff Landry has imposed a hiring freeze across the executive branch, aiming to save the state $20 million annually. The freeze, announced through an executive order,

Gov. Jeff Landry has issued an executive order instituting a hiring freeze across Louisiana's executive branch of government.

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry announced a statewide hiring freeze to address a budget shortfall. The hiring freeze is projected to save the state $20 million annually. The budget shortfall follows voters' rejection of a proposed amendment to fund teacher pay raises.