May 31, 2011
Capitol Beat
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News, Public Affairs
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2011-05-31
Duration: 00:02:22
Subjects: Louisiana. Legislature | Louisiana Legislative Session, 2011 | Politics | Government | Taxes | Tax exemptions | Capital gains tax | INVESTMENTS | Dividends | SALES TAX | CIGARETTES | Tobacco products
Contributors:
- Sanford, Shauna Host
- Marionneaux, Rob Speaker
- Erdey, Dale Speaker
- Ritchie, Harold Speaker
- Thomas, Rina Speaker
Description
This episode of the series “Capitol Beat” from May 31, 2011, features State Senator Rob Marionneaux questioning State Senator Dale Erdey on his bills creating a tax exemption on investment and dividends earnings and capital gains income for people 65 years and older. It also includes State Representative Harold Ritchie testifying on his bill extending the four cent sales tax on cigarettes and other tobacco products. Host: Shauna Sanford