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In 2013, Long introduced legislation to provide tax incentives to encourage the younger generation of farm families and loggers to remain in business after their parents reach retirement age. Such family businesses, Long noted, are often passed down to the upcoming generation.<ref>James Ronald Skains, "Budget issues, Medicaid face LA legislature," ''The Piney Woods Journal,'' May 2013, pp. 1, 9</ref>

In 2013, Long introduced legislation to provide tax incentives to encourage the younger generation of farm families and loggers to remain in business after their parents reach retirement age. Such family businesses, Long noted, are often passed down to the upcoming generation.<ref>James Ronald Skains, "Budget issues, Medicaid face LA legislature," ''The Piney Woods Journal,'' May 2013, pp. 1, 9</ref>

However, Gerald never ran for governor. When he left the state Senate, Long was the last member of the dynasty holding public office.

However, Gerald never ran for governor. When he left the state Senate, Long was the last member of the family dynasty still holding public office.

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