Headlines - June 27, 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: 1980-06-27
Duration: 00:06:21
Subjects: Headlines | Louisiana Legislative Session, 1980 | Louisiana. Legislature | Politics | LEGISLATION | Taxes | Tax deductions | INCOME TAX | Education | TEACHERS | Professional Practices Commission | Edwards, Edwin W. | Treen, David C., 1928-2009
Contributors:
- George, Beth Host
- Blome, Ron Host
- Treen, Dave Speaker
- Long, Russell Speaker
- Edwards, Edwin Speaker
Description
This segment from the June 27, 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: a report on Governor Dave Treen’s $100 million tax cut plan; a press conference with U.S. Senator Russell Long discussing the possibility of tax cuts at the federal level; former Governor Edwin Edwards criticizing Governor Treen’s plan for a Professional Practices Commission for teachers; and Governor Treen’s response to the criticism by Edwards. Host: Beth George Host: Ron Blome