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Legislative Highlights - May 26, 1978

Louisiana: The State We're In

Details

Collection:LPB

Genre: News, Public Affairs

Place Covered: Louisiana

Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority

Date Issued: 1978-05-26

Duration: 00:03:01

Subjects: Louisiana Legislative Session, 1978 | Louisiana. Legislature | Politics | LEGISLATION | Taxes | INCOME TAX | Public utilities | Louisiana Public Service Commission | Headlines

Contributors:

  • George, Beth Host
  • Blome, Ron Host
  • Edwards, Edwin Speaker
  • Geran, James Speaker

Description

This segment from the May 26, 1978, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features the week’s highlights from the 1978 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature. These highlights include Governor Edwin Edwards discussing his plans to veto a bill that would cut personal income taxes, as well as testimony on a bill aimed at changing the appeals process for utility companies requesting rate increases from the Louisiana Public Service Commission. Hosts: Beth George and Ron Blome