I am from Louisiana and I must say.... you are probably correct. I have hope for Jindal, but low expectations. He is indeed a conservative, however once he faces the reality that most Republicans in the legislature don't have in their hearts a strong belief in Limited government, he will likely just seek to restrain the growth of government. In years past, Louisiana had more jets in it's state fleet than California. A previous governor asked for an accounting of the number of state vehicles-- the officials could never provide it. Louisiana like almost all other states has been moving steadily towards more and more control over our lives. Heck, I doubt that most state legislators could name more than 3 of the Bill of Rights. If Jindal leads and accomplishes anything dramatic in the way of truly "cutting" government spending and reducing regulations, I will be surprised. No doubt he is talented and conservative, but he is going up against near impossible odds.
And that is the problem with being only a Governor, it is a watered down position, and the best of intentions and policies can flounder on the Rocks of the System.
I would like Jindal to invite the FBI in to audit the entirety of the records of the LA State Govt.
I hear you about the State Level Corruption, I’m from NC, and we have the same thing, it’s so entrenched that the Raleigh Politicos are brazen with their corruption.
Sounds like it is time to issue an executive order freezing the purchase of vehicles for the state.