August 30, 2023
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: 2023-08-30
Duration: 00:34:50
Subjects: Wildfires | Edwards, John Bel
Contributors:
- Edwards, John Bel Speaker
- Strain, Mike Speaker
- Wallis, Dan Speaker
- Ricks, Terri Speaker
Description
This press conference from August 30, 2023, features Governor John Bel Edwards discussing the state’s response to the ongoing wildfires and the statewide burn ban due to the extreme heat and dry conditions. It also includes comments by: Commissioner Mike Strain of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry; State Fire Marshal Dan Wallis; and Secretary Terri Ricks of the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services.