Headlines - May 4, 1979
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News, Public Affairs
Place Covered: Louisiana, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1979-05-04
Duration: 00:08:45
Subjects: Headlines | Louisiana Legislative Session, 1979 | Louisiana. Legislature | Politics | LEGISLATION | Louisiana State Capitol (Baton Rouge, La.) | FIRES | Open meetings law | RALLIES | Sex Education
Contributors:
- George, Beth Host
- Blome, Ron Host
- Bella, V.J. Interviewee
- Bruneau, Peppi Speaker
- Jenkins, Woody Speaker
- LeBlanc, Luke Speaker
Description
This segment from the May 4, 1979, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features the week’s headlines from the 1979 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature. These stories include: a small fire in the cafeteria at the State Capitol; a debate on the floor of the House of Representatives on a bill that would change the open meetings law; and a rally on the steps of the State Capitol by opponents of a bill that would lift the ban on the teaching of sex education in public schools. Host: Beth George Host: Ron Blome