In his latest effort to rein in government spending, Gov. Jeff Landry has imposed a hiring freeze across the executive branch, aiming to save the state $20 million annually. The freeze, announced through an executive order,

Gov. Jeff Landry has issued an executive order instituting a hiring freeze across Louisiana's executive branch of government.

Governor Jeff Landry issued an executive order calling for a hiring freeze on Wednesday. It comes after Louisiana voters rejected Amendment 2 following the March 29 Election. Landry said the order aims to save $20 million this year in state general funds.