Louisiana lawmakers consider hefty raises for governor, statewide elected officials in 2028

By: Julie O'Donoghue

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: April 24, 2026

Words: 667

Last Updated: 3 months, 1 week ago

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Louisiana lawmakers may significantly increase the pay of the governor and other statewide elected officials in 2028.

House Bill 1201, sponsored by Rep. John Illg, R-Harahan, would set the governor’s salary to 35% of the average base pay for Louisiana’s university system presidents in the previous fiscal year. Other statewide elected officials would earn 30% of the system leaders’ average.

If the law were enacted today, it would raise the governor’s annual …

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