While facing ethics charges, Landry pushes overhaul of ethics investigation process

'Not a defense': Republican facing ethics charges pushes overhaul of ethics investigations

Gov. Jeff Landry is pushing for dramatic changes to the Louisiana Board of Ethics’ investigation process that was used to charge him in 2023 with breaking the state ethics code. The changes Landry seeks would make it easier for subjects of an ethics complaint – like he is – to avoid charges or a probe into their alleged wrongdoing. The proposed modifications are part of a sweeping rewrite of the state ethics code for elected officials and publi…

While facing ethics charges, Landry pushes overhaul of ethics investigation process