Hard Times for Local Governments (1981)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News, Public Affairs
Place Covered: Ponchatoula, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1981-06-12
Duration: 00:11:55
Subjects: Louisiana Legislative Session, 1981 | Louisiana. Legislature | Politics | Local governments | MAYORS | INFLATION | Taxes
Contributors:
- Blome, Ron Host
- Bonicard, Collins Interviewee
- Weber, Ron Interviewee
- Mouton, Sonny Interviewee
Description
This segment from the June 12, 1981, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features a report on the difficult financial times facing local governments due to revenues falling behind inflation and a limited tax base. This report includes an interview with Ponchatoula Mayor Collins Bonicard. Host: Ron Blome