Gov. Mike Foster Interview (Feb. 1996)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1996-02-23
Duration: 00:14:45
Subjects: Foster, Mike, Jr., 1930-2020 | Politics | Government | Louisiana Legislative Session, 1996 | SPECIAL SESSIONS
Contributors:
- Collins, Robert Host
- Duhe, Jeff Reporter
- Foster, Mike Interviewee
Description
This segment from the February 23, 1996, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Jeff Duhe’s interview with Governor Mike Foster. He discusses the topics he plans to include in his call for a special session starting on March 17th, including initiatives and referendums, campaign finance reform, a single board of review for all ethics complaints, a single gambling board, local option for gambling, limiting the state’s liability in lawsuits, lowering auto insurance rates, and carrying concealed weapons. Host: Robert Collins