State Rep. Phillip DeVillier

DeVillier: Make taxes fair, simple, predictable

Taxes are on Rep. Phillip DeVillier’s mind as he prepares for his 17th session as a legislator. DeVillier, a Republican, is in his sixth year as a legislator representing the 41st District that includes Eunice and much of rural Acadia Parish.

Legislators face oil price collapse

Louisiana’s economy was dealt another blow Monday when the price of a oil dropped below $0 a barrel. Experts attributed the price that meant people would have to be paid to accept oil to market technicalities, but the reality is people like State Rep.

COVID-19 response

Mayors, police and fire chiefs, and hospital administrators attended a meeting called by state Rep. Phillip DeVillier to discuss the coronavirus — COVID-19. The meeting follows an order by Gov.

DeVillier ready to hold the line on spending

When the Louisiana Legislature opens its session Monday, Rep. Phillip DeVillier, District 41, said he is open to any ideas and welcomes others to share “...what can be done to fix our repeated budget problems.” But DeVillier, of Eunice, said he ready to keep a lid on state spending.

Move on to bring early voting to Eunice

Early voting for the next election involving Eunice voters may be held in Eunice. Early voting for all of St. Landry Parish now occurs in the registrar of voters office at the courthouse in Opelousas. Eunice Alderman Dale Soileau said Eunice voters don’t want to go to Opelousas.