June 7, 2011
Capitol Beat
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News, Public Affairs
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2011-06-07
Duration: 00:02:19
Subjects: Louisiana. Legislature | Louisiana Legislative Session, 2011 | Politics | Government | Drivers' licenses | Vehicular homicide | Traffic safety | Environment | ATCHAFALAYA BASIN | MORGANZA SPILLWAY
Contributors:
- Whinham, Charlie Host
- Allen, Lisa Speaker
- White, Bodi Speaker
- Crowe, A.G. Speaker
Description
This episode of the series “Capitol Beat” from June 7, 2011, features State Representative Bodi White and Livingston Parish resident Lisa Allen testifying on White’s bill authorizing the courts to decide whether to suspend the drivers’ licenses for those arrested on charges of vehicular homicide. It also includes State Senator A.G. Crowe expressing his concerns on the environmental impact of opening the Morganza Spillway on the Atchafalaya Basin. Host: Charlie Whinham