Gov. Jeff Landry makes a State of the State address during a luncheon held by the Bossier Chamber of Commerce at the Bossier City Civic Center in Bossier City, La., Tuesday, Aug.

20, 2024. Gov. Jeff Landry makes a State of the State address during a luncheon held by the Bossier Chamber of Commerce at the Bossier City Civic Center in Bossier City, La.

, Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. Gov.

Jeff Landry makes a State of the State address during a luncheon held by the Bossier Chamber of Commerce at the Bossier City Civic Center in Bossier City, La., Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024.

Gov. Jeff Landry speaks with Bossier City Mayor Tommy Chandler during a luncheon held by the Bossier Chamber of Commerce at the Bossier City Civic Center in Bossier City, La., Tuesday, Aug.

20, 2024. believes, under his leadership, north and central Louisiana have great opportunities ahead. In a "state of the state" address during a luncheon hosted by the Bossier Chamber of Commerce Tuesday, Landry reviewed the early accomplishments of his administration and predicted further successes ahead, though some may require sacrifices.

It was the governor's first official since taking office earlier this year, and while acknowledging critics have said his administration is on many policies and plans, he said there's at least one place in Bossier that should be able to relate. "Y'all have a horse track here," Landry said. "Y'all ever seen a horse in last place get to first place by going slow?" Landry began his governorship in J.