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January 4, 2012
Leadershift
As a new year dawns on our political landscape, local influence over the Legislature seems precarious at best, especially compared to Lafayette’s headier days. By Jeremy Alford • Photos by Robin May
It wouldn’t be fair to call Lafayette Parish cursed when it comes to the title of House speaker, but it hasn’t exactly been pumping out gavel-wielders during the long and storied history of the Louisiana Legislature. World class chefs, sure. Accordion players, absolutely. But no speakers of the House, at least in recent times.
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