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PAR says some changes needed – and some not – in Ethics Code (PDF Version Here) Louisiana’s ethics laws form an important foundation for establishing appropriate standards of conduct for public officials regarding conflicts of interest, cronyism and fair contracting practices. The Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana has in the past suggested a number of […]
Louisiana Needs Stronger, Clearer Policies and Practices (PDF Version here) Louisiana should strive for a campaign finance reporting and enforcement system that promotes compliance, sets a high ethical standard and provides clear procedures that are practical, consistent and transparent. These principles should be at the core of the current policy discussion about how political candidates and […]
PAR evaluates revenue enhancements and calls for proper use of Coastal Fund (PDF Version Here) The Jindal administration’s proposed state budget for the next fiscal year is commendable in several important respects but contains some techniques for short-term revenue enhancements that are not in the state’s best interest in the long term. For those – […]