Lawmakers give raises to some of Landry’s cabinet, with teacher pay unresolved

Most members of Gov. Jeff Landry's cabinet have receive substantial raises since he took office in January of 2024. (Photo by Wes Muller/Louisiana Illuminator)

By: Julie O'Donoghue

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: June 1, 2026

Words: 857

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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The Louisiana Legislature included a new round of double-digit pay increases for seven of Gov. Jeff Landry’s 14 cabinet secretaries in the state budget they approved Friday. They will take effect in the fiscal year that starts July 1.

Those receiving increases include: Environmental Quality Secretary Courtney Burdette ($25,000); Dustin Davidson at Conservation and Energy ($25,010); Gary Westcott, Public Safety and Corrections ($25,000); Rebecca Harris, Children and Family Services ($25,000); Glenn Ledet, Transportation and …

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