May 11, 2009
Capitol Beat
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News, Public Affairs
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2009-05-11
Duration: 00:02:23
Subjects: Government | Port of New Orleans | Traffic safety | Louisiana. Legislature | Louisiana Legislative Session, 2009 | Politics | Cyclists | Drunk driving | Breath tests | TUITION | Universities and colleges | HIGHER EDUCATION
Contributors:
- Sanford, Shauna Host
- Tucker, Jim Interviewee
- Jackson, Michael Speaker
Description
This episode of the series “Capitol Beat” from May 11, 2009, features: an interview with Speaker of the House Jim Tucker on his support for a bill that will expand the Port of Orleans into Plaquemines Parish; State Representative Michael Jackson testifying on his bill requiring drivers to maintain a distance of three feet when attempting to pass cyclists; the House Transportation Committee’s approval of a bill strengthening the penalties for suspected drunk drivers who refuse to take a Breathalyzer test; and the approval of a 5% tuition increase for state colleges and universities. Host: Shauna Sanford