Louisiana’s energy industry has been setting the pace for the nation as the overall domestic energy industry recovers from the economic challenges of the past 18 months– evidenced by energy companies investing their money and moving their drilling rigs into Louisiana at an ever-increasing rate.

The Louisiana Mineral Board collected $93.8 million at its August lease sale Wednesday, nearly doubling the $48.7 million collected in July. The majority of the August lease sale dealt with state-owned land, meaning a windfall for the state of Louisiana.

With a life-long career of dedicated public service, there is perhaps no other more distinguished or honored name in Louisiana than—John Breaux.