LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) — Gov. Jeff Landry announced Tuesday that state Rep. Julie Emerson will become his new chief of staff next week.
The Carencro lawmaker is leaving her job as chair of the House Ways and Means Committee to take over for Kyle Ruckert, who’s moving to lead a political action committee working to get Landry reelected next year.
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What This Means for Acadiana
This puts someone from Acadiana in the governor’s office for the first time in years. When Landry makes big decisions, Emerson will be in the room.
Her new job means House District 39 — which covers Carencro, Scott, Ossun, and parts of St. Landry Parish — will sit empty during the upcoming legislative session. It takes time to schedule a special election…