State ethics update — June 19

By Caitlin Ginley

Here’s our biweekly round-up of recent developments regarding ethics policies in the states. PaperTrail is digging through the news for the

Obama team’s ethics fumbles shared by others

By Sarah Laskow

Take comfort, Obama believers. The new prez is not the first executive to come into office promising sweeping ethical changes, only to stumb

Excerpts from this story referencing "Bobby Jindal":

"… ve who campaigned on ethics reform ran into trouble at the outset.• Gov. Bobby Jindal (LA) made reforming his state’s tarnished ethical reputation a centerpie …"

Governor Bobby Jindal spins the Center’s work

By Sarah Laskow

Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal name-checked the Center for Public Integrity when touting his gubernatorial accomplishments on MSNBC Tuesday

Excerpts from this story referencing "Bobby Jindal":

"… e of the best, just not necessarily the very, very best. …"

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Louisiana tightens its ethics standards

By Sarah Laskow

Louisiana overhauls its standards for financial form disclosure

Excerpts from this story referencing "Bobby Jindal":

"… on par with the nation's best financial disclosure laws.Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, who took office in January, initiated the special legislative session, wh …"

Louisiana, Mississippi movin’ up; 20 states still flunk

By Caitlin Ginley

Louisiana and Mississippi make great strides in improving disclosure, but nearly half of states still fail.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Bobby Jindal":

"… with only 43 points. The disappointing score motivated Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal to push a sweeping ethics reform package soon after entering office in Jan …"

Consultants

By Kevin Bogardus

Profiles of the top consultants in 2003 and 2004

Excerpts from this story referencing "Bobby Jindal":

"… l firm, is not limited to the Midwest. The group sent out mailers for Rep. Bobby Jindal's failed 2003 campaign for Louisiana governor, the Tennessee Republican Pa …"

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State parties adjust to McCain-Feingold

By Derek Willis

Fundraising ahead of 2001 pace as new law provides opportunities and challenges

Excerpts from this story referencing "Bobby Jindal":

"… Democratic Party. That helped Kathleen Blanco defeat her Republican rival, Bobby Jindal, in the gubernatorial race.National party organizations also helped out: t …"

Grading the nation: How accountable is your state?

By Caitlin Ginley

Our State Integrity Investigation reveals corruption risks in all 50 states

Excerpts from this story referencing "Bobby Jindal":

"… ™s toughest anti-pay-to-play laws for contractors. Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, in an attempt to shed the state of its scandalous political history, enac …"

Donor profile: William Doré

By Michael Beckel

Quick stats on the biggest financial backers of Election 2012.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Bobby Jindal":

"… 527 committee called Believe in Louisiana that supports Louisiana GOP Gov. Bobby Jindal’s education reform efforts $75,000 to the Republican Governors Associat …"

"… 527 committee called Believe in Louisiana that supports Louisiana GOP Gov. Bobby Jindal’s education reform efforts, and in 2010, he donated $75,000 to the Repub …"

Veepstakes include leaks, lies, auditions

By The Associated Press

Leaks, lies, auditions and trial balloons are all part of the big veepstakes sideshow

Excerpts from this story referencing "Bobby Jindal":

"… te of New Hampshire walk in a July Fourth parade with Romney? Why did Gov. Bobby Jindal of Louisiana and former Gov. Tim Pawlenty of Minnesota turn up in Ohio and …"