Collection:LPB

Genre: Newsmagazine

Place Covered: Louisiana

Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority

Date Issued: 1988-02-19

Duration: 00:07:33

Subjects: Edwards, Edwin W. | PARDONS

Contributors:

• Zewe, Charles Host
• Sockman, Roger Reporter
• Edwards, Edwin Speaker
• Roemer, Buddy Interviewee
• Powell, Bob Interviewee

This segment from the February 19, 1988, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Roger Sockman reporting on the week’s headlines. These stories include: Governor Edwin Edwards discussing his approval of more than 100 pardons; an interview with Governor-Elect Buddy Roemer on his concerns about the pardon review process; an interview with Monroe Mayor Bob Powell on their federal grant to help the homeless population; and highlights of Governor Edwards’ final press conference of his third term. Host: Charles Zewe