Landry merges homeland security agency with Louisiana National Guard

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) -- Gov. Jeff Landry has announced a major restructuring of the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP), placing it under the command of the Louisiana National Guard in an effort to cut costs and streamline government operations.

Under the reorganization, Brig. Gen. Jason Mahfouz will serve as interim director of GOHSEP, overseeing day-to-day operations. Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Thomas Friloux will provide oversight and guidance during the transition...