Collection:LPB

Genre: News, Public Affairs

Place Covered: Louisiana

Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority

Date Issued: 1984-11-02

Duration: 00:00:47

Subjects: Health Care | Hospitals | Nursing Homes

Contributors:

• Courtney, Beth Host

This segment from the November 2, 1984, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Beth Courtney reporting on Governor Edwin Edwards’ decision to extend indefinitely the moratorium on new hospital and nursing home permits. Courtney reports that a federal grand jury is investigating how the permits are awarded in Louisiana.