June 3, 2013
Capitol Beat
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News, Public Affairs
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2013-06-03
Duration: 00:01:44
Subjects: Louisiana. Legislature | Louisiana Legislative Session, 2013 | Politics | Government | RALLIES | Louisiana State Capitol (Baton Rouge, La.) | Solar energy | Tax credits | Transportation | Traffic safety | DOGS
Contributors:
- Whinham, Charlie Host
- Dirks, Aaron Interviewee
- Claitor, Dan Speaker
- Buffington, Sherri Smith Speaker
Description
This episode of the series “Capitol Beat” from June 3, 2013, features a rally on the steps of the State Capitol by solar energy proponents against an amendment to a bill that only allows a solar energy tax credit for homeowners if their solar energy system is purchased and not leased. It also includes State Senator Dan Claitor questioning State Senator Sherri Smith Buffington on a bill that prohibits the transportation of dogs in a pickup truck bed unless they are safely crated. Host: Charlie Whinham