Three Branches of State Government
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“The powers of government of the state are divided into three separate branches: legislative, executive, and judicial. Except as otherwise provided by the constitution, no one of these branches, nor any person holding office in one of them, shall exercise power belonging to either of the others.”
Louisiana Constitution,
Article II, Section 2 |
| The Executive Branch of Louisiana government includes the Governor's Office, the Lieutenant Governor, the Governor's Cabinet, and the Office of Civil Service. Find the statewide elected officials database, and links to state departments under the direct control of the Governor and the Office of Civil Service.
The Legislative Branch section provides information about the Louisiana State Legislature, the Louisiana House of Representatives, and the Louisiana State Senate. Browse through online bill databases and "Find Your Legislator." There are also links to the U.S. House of Representatives, the U.S. Senate, and a list of Louisiana Representatives and Louisiana Senators.
The Judicial Branch section describes the Louisiana Supreme Court, the Courts of Appeal, District Courts, among other parts of Louisiana's judicial branch, federal courts in Louisiana, and clerks of court. There is also a list of Louisiana legal resources and United States legal resources. |
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Contacts
provides the appropriate information for getting in touch with your state officials and agencies by Web, mail, telephone, fax, and e-mail. |
For State Employees
State employees can find answers to benefits questions, including details about health and insurance benefits, retirement, credit unions, human resources, and employee discount benefits.
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Agency Index
 provides links to State Government Agencies, Governmental Organizations, Boards, and Commissions. It is provided in three formats: an Alphabetical Listing and By Department. Most agency websites are also accessible via the Organization Charts.
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Local Governments:
find information about the Louisiana Municipal Association. Louisiana Police Jury Association, Louisiana Sheriff's Association, Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service, and links to other government-related sites. |
Federal Government
contains links to Louisiana U.S. Congressmen, and other Federal Government sites, including FirstGov.gov, the White House, the U.S. House of Representatives, the U.S. Senate, and the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Other State Web Portals
Official web sites of all States, U.S. Territories, and Outlying Areas. |
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