2017 Legislative Session, Week 1
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2017-04-14
Duration: 00:05:19
Subjects: Politics | Government | Louisiana. Legislature | Taxes | Louisiana Legislative Session, 2017 | STATE BUDGET
Contributors:
- Moreau, Andre Host
- Spires, Kelly Producer
- Woods, Virnado Photographer
- Edwards, John Bel Speaker
- Barras, Taylor Interviewee
- Henry, Cameron Interviewee
Description
This segment from the April 14, 2017, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Kelly Spires’ recap of the first week of the 2017 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature. Her report includes highlights of Governor John Bel Edwards’ opening address, where he discusses his proposals for a corporate activity tax and a reduction in personal income tax rates. Spires also interviews Speaker of the House Taylor Barras, who discusses his view of the Governor’s tax proposals. Lastly, she interviews State Representative Cameron Henry, the chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, who discusses the reasons why it is difficult to put together a state budget. Host: Andre Moreau