Laurie Esau

Laurie Esau was the Montana Commissioner of Labor and Industry. Esau assumed office on January 4, 2021. Esau left office on July 10, 2023.

Noteworthy events

On July 9, 2023, Commissioner Esau was arrested for allegedly driving while intoxicated. On July 10, 2023, Esau resigned as Montana Commissioner of Labor and Industry. ^[1]

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Preceded by -	Montana Commissioner of Labor and Industry 2021-2023	Succeeded by John Elizandro

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