Rep. Phillip DeVillier

Senators down DeVillier bar bill

A Louisiana Senate committee on Wednesday killed two House of Representatives-passed measures that sought to chip away at the state’s COVID-19 restrictions. House Concurrent Resolution 8 by Rep.

DeVillier on Louisiana’s 2019 ‘fiscal cliff’

As many have heard, Louisiana is facing an approximately $600 million shortfall this year. This “fiscal cliff” is created due to the temporary 1 percent sales tax increase and suspension of tax exemptions expiring combined with a continued growth in state spending. Since 2015, $1.

DeVillier keeps to fiscal theme

State Rep. Phillip DeVillier said his priorities are kindergarten through 12th-grade education; roads and bridges; and higher education. But it is the state’s finances that he mostly spoke about at a Eunice Kiwanis Club meeting Thursday.

DeVillier bills pass

State Rep. Phillip DeVillier saw six bills pass the Legislature and become law in the recently completed regular session. Most of DeVillier’s work was on legislation requested by local government.

DeVillier: ‘Serious’ budget cuts are coming

On the heels of a special session that filled a $304 million state budget hole, Rep. Phillip DeVillier said more cuts are on the horizon when legislators take up the 2017-18 budget. “I’m telling you and the message needs to get out ... we are going to make serious cuts...

Aldermen OK resolution opposing closing LSUE

Eunice aldermen passed a resolution to be sent to legislators and the governor to oppose closing Louisiana State University Eunice. The action at Tuesday’s meeting came at the request of Jack Burson, alderman at-large.