Louisiana lawmakers might lift restrictions on gifts to elected officials, government employees

Louisiana lawmakers might lift restrictions on gifts to elected officials, government employees

Louisiana lawmakers may life restrictions on gifts for elected officials and government employees. (Photo by Greg LaRose/Louisiana Illuminator)Louisiana lawmakers are quickly moving legislation that would dramatically expand the types of gifts elected officials and government employees could receive while doing their jobs.  House Bill 674, sponsored by Rep. Beau Beaullieu, R-New Iberia, would eliminate a prohibition  in state ethics law on publi…