'Believe in La.' raises $741,000, spends most- April 17, 2008
Michelle Millhollon
Advocate Capitol News Bureau
In three months, the nonprofit organization formed to promote Gov. Bobby Jindal’s initiatives raised about $741,000.
Believe in Louisiana drew the support of some of the wealthiest people in Louisiana.
Three businessman and a company each gave $100,000.
The group spent most of the money raised — about $600,000 — on advertising, according to a tax filing released Wednesday.
Top money contributors to Believe in Louisiana included New Orleans developer and Republican donor Joe Canizaro, AppOne Companies executive Lee Domingue and Bollinger Shipyards.
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