December 16, 2021
Gov. John Bel Edwards Press Conferences
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News conference
Place Covered: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2021-12-16
Duration: 00:49:15
Subjects: Edwards, John Bel | Coronaviruses | COVID-19 pandemic | Public health | Hurricane Ida, 2021 | Hurricane Delta, 2020 | Hurricane Laura, 2020
Contributors:
- Edwards, John Bel Speaker
Description
This end-of-year press conference from December 16, 2021, features Governor John Bel Edwards discussing the year’s major challenges and accomplishments. He discusses: the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic; Hurricane Ida; the ongoing recovery from Hurricane Laura and Hurricane Delta; the work of the Louisiana Climate Initiatives Task Force; the progress made in the areas of coastal restoration and hurricane protection; new economic development projects; transportation projects; and the state budget. He also answers questions from members of the media.