May 18, 2009
Capitol Beat
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News, Public Affairs
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2009-05-18
Duration: 00:02:18
Subjects: Louisiana. Legislature | Louisiana Legislative Session, 2009 | Politics | Government | Dedicated funds -- Louisiana | State Budget Cuts | Louisiana. Legislative Fiscal Office | Economic forecasting | Traffic safety | Cell phones and traffic accidents
Contributors:
- Whinham, Charlie Host
- Jindal, Bobby Speaker
- Albrecht, Greg Speaker
- Edmonson, Mike Speaker
Description
This episode of the series “Capitol Beat” from May 18, 2009, features: Governor Bobby Jindal testifying in favor of a bill allowing 10% cuts to dedicated funds within the state budget each year; Greg Albrecht of the Legislative Fiscal Office discussing Louisiana’s economic outlook in the upcoming fiscal years; and Colonel Mike Edmonson of the Louisiana State Police testifying in favor of a bill prohibiting the use of cell phones while driving a vehicle. Host: Charlie Whinham