"… ethics policies in the states.Over the past few years, believe it or not, Louisiana has become something of a role model for other states in the area of trans …"

"… er states in the area of transparency and open government. On June 16, the Louisiana House and Governmental Affairs Committee approved a new “transparency” …"

"… nd cannot — be open to the public.The Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana, a government watchdog group, opposes the bill, saying “it would guard a …"

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

"… 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 …"

"… 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 …"

"… yd of Florida works for the Twenty-First Century Group.Charles Melancon of Louisiana works for the International Franchise Association.Brad Ellsworth of Indian …"

"… heir 60s?” asked Charlie Melancon, a former Blue Dog who represented his Louisiana district since 2004. Melancon said he lost much of his savings in the econ …"

"… and steel manufacturer Nucor, among others. Former Senator John B. Breaux, Louisiana Democrat Founding Partner, Breaux Lott Leadership Group The former House m …"

"… ure, and Sunoco, among others. Former Representative Robert L. Livingston, Louisiana Republican Founding partner, The Livingston Group Livingston served a doze …"

"… at, to former House Appropriations Committee Chairman Robert Livingston, a Louisiana Republican. Among the former Capitol Hill staffers who are engaged on glob …"

"… te legislation: Jason Schendle (former staffer to Senator Mary Landrieu of Louisiana), Charles Barnett (Senator Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas), and Rhod Shaw (Se …"

"… ional $89.5 million to boost tourism in Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana after the oil platform explosion. Some of the funds may have been used for …"

"… vate boats that arrived at the burning rig about 50 miles off the coast of Louisiana, the testimony indicates. And the rig’s own chief mate, who was responsi …"