Outgoing Representative Simone Champagne's position as vice chairman of the Appropriations committee will be filled by a Republican representative from Gretna.
Erath Rep. Simone Champagne's bill that would have asked voters if they wanted to place term limits on statewide elected officials has been defeated in the La. House Governmental Affairs Committee by a 6 to 2 vote.
David Groner, one of the candidates vying to win the State Senate District 22 seat, says the economy and representation are two big issues in the race.
State Representative Simone Champagne joined Bernadette Lee and Ken Romero for Acadiana Live this moring to talk about the upcoming session dealing with districting and the fiscal only session.