Gov. John Bel Edwards, Week 1 (2016)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News, Public Affairs
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2016-01-15
Duration: 00:06:14
Subjects: Edwards, John Bel | Louisiana gubernatorial inauguration, 2016 | MEDICAID | United States. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act | Health Care
Contributors:
- Whinham, Charlie Host
- Fortenberry, Rex Q. Editor
- Edwards, John Bel Speaker
Description
This segment from the January 15, 2016, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Charlie Whinham’s report on Governor John Bel Edwards’ first week in office. It includes: highlights from Edwards’ swearing-in and inaugural address; Edwards signing an executive order to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act (also known as Obamacare); and LPB viewer messages to Edwards.