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Louisiana’s Ethical Swamp

Lawmakers’ Conflicts of Interest

A decade ago, Louisiana legislators passed a set of reforms dubbed the “Gold Standard” to rid the state of its reputation for political corruption. But the laws are riddled with loopholes that allow legislators to lawfully enrich themselves in office.