Constitutional Amendments (1989)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1989-10-06
Duration: 00:07:12
Subjects: Elections, 1989 | Constitutional amendments
Contributors:
- Collins, Robert Host
- Duhe, Jeff Reporter
- Dastugue, Quentin Speaker
- Templet, Paul Interviewee
- Mills, P.J. Interviewee
- Drennen, Mark Interviewee
- Berthelot, John Interviewee
- Rhorer, Davis Interviewee
Description
This segment from the October 6, 1989, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Jeff Duhe’s report on the 13 constitutional amendments on the October 7th ballot. His report includes highlights of a speech by State Representative Quentin Dastugue, the sponsor of the amendment creating a highway and transportation trust fund. Duhe also interviews: Secretary Paul Templet of the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ); P.J. Mills, chief of staff to Governor Buddy Roemer; Mark Drennen, the president of the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana (PAR); Gonzales Mayor John Berthelot, the president of the Louisiana Municipal Association; and Davis Rhorer of the Baton Rouge Downtown Development District. Host: Robert Collins