Gov. Jeff Landry has a new chief of staff.
The governor has named State Rep. Julie Emerson to the position, effective this coming Sunday.
Emerson replaces Kyle Ruckert, who was recently named the chair of Protect Louisiana Values, a nonprofit social welfare organization associated with Landry.
Emerson has represented House District 39 for three terms. She recently served as chair of the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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