Gov. Landry replaces state government watchdog, will pursue changes to duties

By: Julie O'Donoghue

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: January 15, 2026

Words: 948

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 5 days ago

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Gov. Jeff Landry said he intends to change the role of the state Office of the Inspector General, an agency that acts as a watchdog over public officials and is tasked with rooting out government corruption.

The governor has replaced longtime Inspector General Stephen Street, who has held the job since 2008, with Angele Davis, who was commissioner of administration and budget czar for former Gov. Bobby Jindal from 2008-10. Street’s most recent …

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