June 11, 2015
Capitol Beat
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News, Public Affairs
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2015-06-11
Duration: 00:01:45
Subjects: Politics | Government | Louisiana. Legislature | Louisiana Legislative Session, 2015 | Transportation | Education | Common Core State Standards Initiative
Contributors:
- Connelly, Kelly Host
- St. Germain, Karen Interviewee
- Waguespack, Stephen Interviewee
Description
This episode of the series “Capitol Beat” from June 11, 2015, features an interview with State Representative Karen St. Germain, the chairwoman of the House Transportation Committee, on the passage of increased funding for transportation projects. It also includes an interview with Stephen Waguespack, the president of the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry, on LABI’s support of two bills, limiting the amount of money transferred from the Transportation Trust Fund to the State Police and the Common Core compromise bill. Host: Kelly Connelly