David Bordelon
Coverage of David Bordelon in the Nexus archive.
- ‘LaPolitics’: Will increased spending by political parties matter in Louisiana?
The U.S. Supreme Court removed limits on coordinated spending between political parties and candidates, potentially boosting major parties' influence. Louisiana's campaign finance laws already allow unlimited contributions from recognized parties, so the ruling is unlikely to significantly impact state elections, as noted by Louisiana Board of Ethics administrator David Bordelon. Political strategists suggest the decision may favor Republicans nationally but has limited immediate relevance in Louisiana due to non-competitive races.
- Louisiana lawmakers pass bill that could vacate a colleague’s ethics fine
Louisiana lawmakers passed a bill to retroactively change financial disclosure law effective dates, which could help Rep. Steven Jackson avoid a $1,000 ethics fine. The bill, House Bill 250, was amended by the Senate to apply retroactively, potentially affecting Jackson's late filing penalties. The Louisiana Ethics Administrator noted this could impact Jackson's outstanding fees.