Louisiana's Legislative Priorities (2008)
Louisiana Public Square
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Panel
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2008-03-26
Duration: 00:56:26
Subjects: Politics | Government | Louisiana. Legislature | Louisiana Legislative Session, 2008 | STATE BUDGET
Contributors:
- Courtney, Beth Host
- Freeman, Craig Host
- Brandt, Jim Interviewee
- Edwards, Tia Interviewee
- Chaisson, Joel Interviewee
- Bertrand, Gary Speaker
- Overhultz, Gerard Speaker
- Farhat, George Speaker
- Hathaway, Robert Speaker
- Johnson, Juanita Speaker
- Burton, Clen Speaker
- Dixon, Carolyn Speaker
- Slaven, Chris Speaker
- Abraham, Andi Speaker
- Antoine, Jared Speaker
- Barnes II, Walton Speaker
- LeBlanc, Steve Speaker
- Gauff, Ray Speaker
- Broome, Sharon Weston Panelist
- Erwin, Barry Panelist
- Cassidy, Bill Panelist
- Lambert, Eddie J. Panelist
Description
This episode of the series “Louisiana Public Square” from March 26, 2008, features Craig Freeman leading a discussion between the audience members and panelists on the policy priorities for the 2008 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature. A background report on the topic precedes the discussion. It includes interviews with: Jim Brandt, head of the Public Affairs Research Council (PAR); Tia Edwards, Deputy Secretary at the Louisiana Department of Labor; and Senate President Joel Chaisson, II. The audience members then discuss their views on the effects of first-time state legislators on this legislative session and what they believe is the most pertinent policy priority. A panel of experts then joins the audience to answer their questions. The panelists are: State Senator Sharon Weston Broome; Barry Erwin, President of Council for a Better Louisiana (CABL); State Senator Bill Cassidy, MD; and State Representative Eddie Lambert. They discuss: economic development and job creation, the effects of charter schools on K-12 education, and improvements to accessible and affordable health care. This program was preserved through a 2022-2023 Public Broadcasting Preservation Fellowship. Hosts: Beth Courtney and Craig Freeman