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flag Richard Nelson, former state rep and revenue secretary, appointed president of Louisiana’s community college system for 2026.

flag Richard Nelson, Louisiana’s Secretary of the Department of Revenue and a former state representative, has been appointed president of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, effective January 1, 2026. flag A 2023 gubernatorial candidate and LSU graduate with degrees in biological engineering and law, Nelson brings experience from the U.S. Foreign Service, private sector, and state government. flag He will lead the state’s 12 community and technical colleges, succeeding retiring President Monty Sullivan, amid a broader leadership transition across Louisiana’s higher education system. flag The appointment, made without a formal search, includes a $400,000 base salary and additional benefits. flag Nelson, known for tax reform and workforce development, emphasized his commitment to improving access to education and economic opportunity.

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