Headlines - February 18, 1983
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News, Public Affairs
Place Covered: Louisiana, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1983-02-18
Duration: 00:10:28
Subjects: Headlines | Fowler, Jerry M. | Elections, 1983 | VOTING MACHINES | Louisiana. Legislature | RETIREMENT SYSTEMS | Holidays | MARDI GRAS | Louisiana. Legislature. Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget | STATE BUDGET | Budget deficits
Contributors:
- George, Beth Host
- Young, David Reporter
- Fowler, Jerry Speaker
- Sheridan, Buster Interviewee
- Scogin, Ed Speaker
- Grant, Wayne Speaker
- Bella, V.J. Speaker
- Perlman, Ralph Speaker
- Drennen, Mark Speaker
- Rayburn, B.B. "Sixty" Interviewee
- Reilly, Kevin Interviewee
Description
This segment from the February 18, 1983, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features a wrap-up of the top stories from around the state. These stories include: Commissioner of Elections Jerry Fowler discussing the improvements made to voting machines for the upcoming statewide elections; a legislative hearing on possible reforms needed for state and municipal retirement systems; highlights from the Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans; and a meeting of the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget regarding the growing state budget deficit. Host: Beth George