Landry navigates tricky middle ground to reach settlement in coastal damage lawsuits

By: Greg LaRose

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: March 8, 2026

Words: 766

Last Updated: 2 days, 6 hours ago

Body Text Preview

During his time as a state leader, Jeff Landry has managed to deftly maneuver around a massive political pitfall: dozens of lawsuits from coastal parishes against oil and gas companies that seek billions to address wetlands damage and land loss.

And based on his latest move, he has positioned himself on the path to an easy reelection with both the fossil fuel industry and trial lawyers in his corner.

The governor announced Thursday that …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

Email Us