Collection:LPB

Genre: News, Public Affairs

Place Covered: Louisiana

Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority

Date Issued: 1982-10-29

Duration: 00:01:08

Subjects: Headlines | State Budget Cuts | O'Keefe, Michael

Contributors:

• George, Beth Host

This segment from the October 29, 1982, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features the week’s headlines, including the continuing protests over Governor Dave Treen’s 4.4% across the board budget cuts and a federal judge ordering a new trial for Senate President Michael O’Keefe. O’Keefe was convicted on three federal charges of mail fraud and obstruction of justice in July 1982. Host: Beth George