During a recent government meeting, Attorney General Jeff Landry highlighted the significant progress made in funding his agency over the past eight years, emphasizing the importance of maintaining this financial stability. Initially, the agency faced challenges that forced it to sue businesses and individuals to fund its operations. However, through concerted efforts, it has secured the necessary funding to operate effectively as a personnel-driven law firm, comprising lawyers, paralegals, and administrative staff.

Landry expressed concerns regarding potential budget cuts, particularly to the state discretionary budget, which could severely impact the agency's criminal division. He noted that most discretionary funds are allocated to this division, which is crucial for prosecuting criminal cases, including those related to internet crimes against children. Any substantial cuts could hinder the agency's ability to effectively prosecute these cases, especially in light of new criminal statutes recently passed by the legislature.

The Attorney General acknowledged the current full funding that allows the agency to implement new legislation and initiatives, such as the troop NOLA project. He urged lawmakers to consider the implications of budget reductions on the criminal division, stressing that maintaining adequate funding is essential for the agency to fulfill its prosecutorial responsibilities.