The two recent state legislative sessions were a mixed bag in terms of what the Legislature accomplished, but ultimately avoided any devastating cuts to state programs, according to local legislators. State Sen. Bret Allain, R-Franklin; Rep. Sam Jones, D-Franklin; and Rep. Beryl Amedee, R-Houma were the guest speakers Wednesday during the St. Mary Chamber of Commerce’s Legislative Luncheon at the Petroleum Club of Morgan City. Legislators finished an eight-day special session June 16 to pass state government’s 2017-18 fiscal year budget. The fiscal year begins July 1. Gov. John Bel Edwards called the special session because the Legislature didn’t pass ...