Headlines - May 17, 2013
Louisiana: The State We're In

Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2013-05-17
Duration: 00:03:36
Subjects: Hospitals | MEDICAID | SEAFOOD INDUSTRY | Louisiana. Office of State Police
Contributors:
- Whinham, Charlie Host
- Sanford, Shauna Host
- Nevers, Ben Interviewee
- Miranda, Michele Crecionne Interviewee
- Edmonson, Mike Interviewee
Description
This segment from the May 17, 2013, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Charlie Whinham and Shauna Sanford reporting on the week’s headlines. These stories include: the Legislative Auditor finding that the LSU hospitals may have to pay $42 million in termination pay and unemployment to employees who were laid off due to hospital mergers; an interview with State Senator Ben Nevers on Medicaid expansion; the unveiling of a new “Certified Authentic Louisiana Wild Seafood” label; and interviews with Michele Crescionne Miranda and Colonel Mike Edmonson at the annual State Police Memorial ceremony.