Headlines - February 10, 2012
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News, Public Affairs
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2012-02-10
Duration: 00:03:27
Subjects: STATE BUDGET | Vitter, David | United States. Army. Corps of Engineers | Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
Contributors:
- Whinham, Charlie Host
- Sanford, Shauna Host
- Vitter, David Speaker
Description
This segment from the February 10, 2012, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Charlie Whinham and Shauna Sanford reporting on the week’s headlines. These stories include: Governor Bobby Jindal announcing his state budget proposal; United States Senator David Vitter speaking to the Baton Rouge Press Club about his proposal to remove the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from the lead role on construction projects; a proposed settlement in the class action lawsuit against the Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation; the plans for the upcoming Washington, D.C. Mardi Gras Ball; and a look at the Louisiana nominees for the Best Regional Roots Music Album at the upcoming Grammy awards.