Happy #NationalHotDogDay! We pulled this photo from the Leon Trice photographic negatives collection at the Louisiana State Archives, featuring 1959 Hot Dog Queen Irene Vaskroff and John Wayne. Visit the State Archives for more interesting content like this.
The Secretary of State's Commercial Division handles up on business. If you have a business, or want to start one, check out the one-stop-shop, https://t.co/Mg3V8Iy3rD. #GeauxBiz
The award recognizes an organization that successfully leaves assets to provide greater cultural value to its region within the state such as a heritage tourism project, our restoration/preservation effort such as adaptive reuse.
In addition to former Lt. Gov. and Sec. of State Jay Dardenne's wonderful presentation on Louisiana politics post-Huey Long, Louisiana's White House was honored with the 2026 Organizational Excellence Award from the Louisiana Trust for Historic Preservation.
He understood that public service is about putting others first, and he carried that out with integrity and respect.
Louisiana has lost a dedicated public servant, and he will be greatly missed by those who had the opportunity to know and work with him.
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ICYMI Secretary of State Nancy Landry's column in the Advocate talks about the impact of the Louisiana Purchase and how it shaped America.
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The certified petition must be submitted during the August 5-7 qualifying period.
Candidates who choose to pay the qualifying fee may do so during the August 5-7 qualifying period.
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Candidates for offices on the November ballot have two options: pay the qualifying fee or submit a nominating petition.
Candidates choosing the petition option must gather signatures and submit their petitions to the registrar of voters for certification by the following deadline:
U.S. House candidates: Wednesday, July 9
All other qualifying offices: Tuesday, July 8
In two seasons, the club had a record of 32-20 and reached the championship game in their inaugural season.
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โฝ๏ธ๐บ๐ธ Good luck to the #USMNT in their #WorldCup match today! Did you know Baton Rouge once had a semi-professional soccer team? The Baton Rouge Bombers played in the capital city for two seasons before their league collapsed.
From sea to shining sea and from the Gulf to the Great Lakes, our nation has enjoyed 250 years of liberty and independence. Louisiana's gumbo of humanity could not be found anywhere else. May God continue to bless the United States of America. Here's to the next 250. #America250
In honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the declaration of Independence, the Louisiana Old Governor's Mansion, Louisiana Old State Capitol, and Louisiana State Archives have been lit up in red, white, and blue to celebrate our nation's semiquincentennial #America250