Gov. Edwin Edwards Interview (1992)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1992-06-26
Duration: 00:27:02
Subjects: Edwards, Edwin W. | Louisiana. Legislature | Louisiana Legislative Session, 1992 | Politics | Government | STATE BUDGET | Gambling
Contributors:
- Duhe, Jeff Host
- Edwards, Edwin Interviewee
Description
This episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” from June 26, 1992, features Jeff Duhe’s in-studio interview with Governor Edwin Edwards on the conclusion of the 1992 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature. He discusses: the new teacher evaluation program; the increase in funding for K-12 education; the merging of the community college and vo-tech schools in St. Bernard Parish; the state budget; the approval of a casino in New Orleans; and the upcoming constitutional convention on tax reform.