June 4, 2009
Capitol Beat
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News, Public Affairs
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2009-06-4
Duration: 00:02:24
Subjects: Louisiana. Legislature | Louisiana Legislative Session, 2009 | Politics | Government | Transportation | Construction projects | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | Angel Investor Tax Credit | Tax amnesty | Taxes
Contributors:
- Sanford, Shauna Host
- McPherson, Joe Speaker
- Marionneaux, Rob Speaker
- Smith, Jane Interviewee
Description
This episode of the series “Capitol Beat” from June 4, 2009, features the approval of two bills on the Senate floor: the creation of a design-build program to help streamline the process for taking bids on state transportation projects and the extension of the “Angel Investor” tax credit, which encourages investment in potentially risky start-up businesses. It also includes an interview with State Representative Jane Smith on a proposed tax amnesty program. Host: Shauna Sanford