Headlines - May 30, 1980
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News, Public Affairs
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1980-05-30
Duration: 00:07:01
Subjects: Headlines | Louisiana Legislative Session, 1980 | Louisiana. Legislature | Politics | LEGISLATION | Louisiana State Capitol (Baton Rouge, La.) | Oil and gas leases | STATE BUDGET | Louisiana. Office of State Police | RALLIES | EQUAL RIGHTS AMENDMENT | CURFEWS
Contributors:
- George, Beth Host
- Blome, Ron Host
- Treen, Dave Interviewee
- McCormick, Wiley Interviewee
- Thayer, Marilyn Interviewee
- Cain, James David Speaker
- Kiefer, Nat Speaker
Description
This segment from the May 30, 1980, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features the week’s headlines from the 1980 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature. These stories include: an interview with Governor Dave Treen on the projected revenue estimates for the sale of oil and gas leases; state troopers propelling down the State Capitol as a demonstration of the readiness of the tactical unit to respond to an emergency; a rally of women against the Equal Rights Amendment on the steps of the State Capitol; and State Senator Nat Kiefer addressing the need for a juvenile curfew. Host: Beth George Host: Ron Blome