Gov. Mike Foster Interview (Feb. 1997)
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: 1997-02-07
Duration: 00:22:31
Subjects: Foster, Mike, Jr., 1930-2020 | STATE BUDGET | SALES TAX | Education
Contributors:
- Duhe, Jeff Host
- Foster, Mike Interviewee
Description
This episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” from February 7, 1997, features Jeff Duhe’s interview with Governor Mike Foster at the Governor’s Mansion. He discusses: the state’s projected budget surplus; his requirement for stand-still budgets within the executive departments; working with Commissioner of Administration Mark Drennen; paying off state debt with the budget surplus; his proposal to increase education funding; the importance of renewing the one-cent sales on food and utilities to keep federal funding for the Medicaid program; his proposal to consolidate higher education responsibilities within the Board of Regents; the work of the First Lady; and his love of motorcycle riding.