The Bureau of Media & Communications is responsible for obtaining, compiling, preparing and distributing information relevant to all operations of the department. The bureau's main functions involve public information, internal communications and computer graphics.

The intergovernmental relations section of the bureau coordinates communication between legislators and members of congress, coordinates all legislative activities and reviews/tracks legislation. Through these areas, the bureau maintains a continuous stream of information for the executive/administrative staff of the department, the Legislature, the Office of the Governor, the news media and Louisiana's citizens.