Speaker DeVillier upbeat about state’s direction

House Speaker Rep. Phillip DeVillier takes a moment of personal privilege on legislative Inauguration Day, Jan. 8, at the Louisiana State Capitol in Baton Rouge. (Hilary Scheinuk/The Advocate via AP, Pool)

By Harlan Kirgan Editor Louisiana House Speaker Phillip DeVillier is upbeat about the change that has occurred in the state’s direction. Reached by phone, DeVillier said he was on the road to visit legislators. More than a year ago, before he was elected House Speaker, he said then he was busy traveling meeting members. As he said before diving into issues, he has kept his job as Speaker an...

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