Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry, right, speaks during a meeting with US President-elect Donald Trump and other Republican governors at the Mar-a-Lago Club on January 9, 2025 in Palm Beach, Florida. (Scott Olson / Getty Images) Louisana governor asks Commerce Dept. for easier path to spend BEAD money on satellite internet Louisiana's broadband chief says the governor's letter is intended to "provide more flexibility for states to choose their own path." 2 days ago By Keely Quinlan