Governor Dave Treen's Opening Address (1982)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News, Public Affairs
Place Covered: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1982-04-23
Duration: 00:05:53
Subjects: Politics | Louisiana. Legislature | Louisiana Legislative Session, 1982 | Treen, David C., 1928-2009 | Coastal Wetlands Environmental Levy | Taxes | Oil | NATURAL GAS
Contributors:
- George, Beth Host
- Ekings, Robyn Reporter
- Treen, Dave Speaker
- Bella, V.J. Interviewee
- Delpit, Joe Interviewee
- Gee, Terry Interviewee
- Sour, Art Interviewee
Description
This segment from the April 23, 1982, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features a report on Governor Dave Treen’s opening address to the 1982 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature, which focused on “building a better Louisiana.” In his speech, Governor Treen proposed the Coastal Wetlands Environmental Levy (CWEL), a $450 million tax on the transportation of oil and natural gas. This report includes interviews with several state legislators discussing their reactions to the speech. Host: Beth George