gerald boudreaux

He was elected to the post following Congressman-elect Troy Carter's departure from the Legislature.

The state senator joined "Acadiana's Morning News" to elaborate on his letter from Tuesday.

UL applies for grant to host program; Sen. Boudreaux condemns LPL's stance.

The former department head is officially releasing a statement about his resignation and retirement amid news of an internal investigation involving several employees in the Recreation Department launched by Lafayette Mayor-President Josh Guillory.

Boudreaux has been with the Lafayette Parks and Recreation Department for thirty-six years.

Rep.Lance Harris' tax renewal bill finally earned House approval. But the Senate has made some major changes.

Boudreaux, a Democrat, is one of 11 new members sworn in this morning at an organizational meeting of the Senate at the State Capitol.

This La. Senate seat is currently being held by Opelousas lawmaker Elbert Guillory, who's already announced he will run for La. Lieutenant Governor.

Recreation fees contribute a few million dollars to the revenue stream, but the department depends on subsidies of about $5 million each year from other areas of the budget.