Headlines - June 11, 1982
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News, Public Affairs
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1982-06-11
Duration: 00:04:30
Subjects: Headlines | Politics | Louisiana. Legislature | Louisiana Legislative Session, 1982 | LEGISLATION | Coastal Wetlands Environmental Levy | Taxes | OIL INDUSTRY | GAS INDUSTRY | PREVAILING WAGES | Construction industry | Drunk driving | DWI
Contributors:
- George, Beth Host
- Ekings, Robyn Reporter
- Treen, Dave Speaker
- Bowland, Debra Speaker
- Bussie, Victor Speaker
- Braden, Henry Speaker
Description
This segment from the June 11, 1982, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features the week’s headlines from the 1982 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature. These stories include: Governor Dave Treen discussing the public’s support of the Coastal Wetlands Environmental Levy (CWEL), a tax on the transportation of oil and natural gas; testimony on the repeal of the prevailing wage law; and debate on a DWI bill that requires mandatory jail sentences for first time offenders. Host: Beth George