Special Session #2 Preview (2020)
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: 2020-09-25
Duration: 00:03:26
Subjects: Politics | Government | Louisiana. Legislature | Louisiana Legislative Session, 2020 | COVID-19 pandemic | Hurricane Laura, 2020 | UNEMPLOYMENT
Contributors:
- Moreau, Andre Host
- Fortenberry, Rex Q. Editor
- Hilburn, Greg Interviewee
- Edwards, John Bel Speaker
Description
This segment from the September 25, 2020, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Andre Moreau’s preview of the second Special Session of the Louisiana Legislature. He interviews Greg Hilburn of the USA Today Network, who discusses: the Legislature’s historic decision to call themselves into special session for a second time in 2020; their concerns about the Governor’s COVID-19 restrictions; Hurricane Laura relief; and the unemployment trust fund. Moreau also presents highlights of Governor John Bel Edwards’ reaction to the legislators’ criticism of his COVID-19 restrictions.