Pro/Con: Election Day (1977)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News, Public Affairs
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1977-06-24
Duration: 00:05:21
Subjects: Louisiana Legislative Session, 1977 | Louisiana. Legislature | LEGISLATION | Politics | Elections | VOTING
Contributors:
- George, Beth Host
- Gibbs, Lawrence Speaker
- Saunders, John Speaker
Description
This segment from the June 24, 1977, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features a Pro/Con debate on a bill that would change Election Day in Louisiana from Saturday to Tuesday. State Senator Lawrence Gibbs of Monroe speaks in favor of the bill, while State Senator John Saunders of Mamou speaks against the bill. Host: Beth George