Legislative Recap – July 2, 1982
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News, Public Affairs
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1982-07-02
Duration: 00:05:08
Subjects: Politics | Louisiana. Legislature | Louisiana Legislative Session, 1982 | LEGISLATION | O'Keefe, Michael | WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION | Workers' compensation | REFORM BILLS | Louisiana Association of Business and Industry | Louisiana AFL-CIO | Labor | Open container law | Drunk driving
Contributors:
- George, Beth Host
- Ekings, Robyn Reporter
- Steimel, Ed Speaker
- Herman, Russ Speaker
- Steimel, Ed Interviewee
- Gomez, Ron Interviewee
- Kiefer, Nat Interviewee
Description
This segment from the July 2, 1982, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features a recap of the week’s major events at the 1982 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature. These stories include: the conviction of Senate President Michael O’Keefe on three federal counts of mail fraud and obstruction of justice; testimony on the workmen’s compensation reform bill sponsored by the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI); and the defeat of the open container bill, which aimed to prohibit open containers of alcohol in vehicles. Host: Beth George