Collection:LPB

Genre: News, Public Affairs

Place Covered: Louisiana

Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority

Date Issued: 1982-03-26

Duration: 00:09:55

Subjects: Local governments | Budget deficits | Louisiana. Legislative Fiscal Office | Taxes | Tax reform

Contributors:

• Blome, Ron Host
• Bonicard, Collins Interviewee
• Jordan, Dan Interviewee
• Drennen, Mark Interviewee
• Braden, Henry Interviewee

This segment from the March 26, 1982, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features a report on the findings of a study conducted by the Legislative Fiscal Office on the budget difficulties facing local governments in Louisiana. This report focuses on the study’s recommendation of extending more taxing powers to local governments. Host: Ron Blome