Gov. Buddy Roemer Interview (April 1989)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1989-04-07
Duration: 00:27:34
Subjects: Tax reform | Roemer, Buddy | Education | HIGHER EDUCATION | Economy | Transportation
Contributors:
- Lormand, Ken Host
- Roemer, Buddy Interviewee
Description
This episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” from April 7, 1989, features Ken Lormand’s interview with Governor Buddy Roemer. He discusses: the highs and lows of his first year in office; the state budget; his efforts to improve K-12 education; the higher education desegregation case; his efforts to improve the state’s business climate and bring jobs to Louisiana; the upcoming April 29th election on his tax reform plan; his attitude towards the Legislature; the importance of creating a transportation trust fund in order to receive federal funding; and his future plans.