Posted on July 18th, 2008 by publicsquare
Louisiana Public Broadcasting [LPB] is partnering with Mississippi Public Broadcasting [MPB], to produce “Coastal Comeback: Louisiana & Mississippi After Katrina.” This special edition of Louisiana Pubic Square will explore the state of recovery by recording town hall meetings in Bay St. Louis and New Orleans. The final one hour program will be edited together to provide a unique perspective on three important areas: housing, the economy and the governmental response following the storm. The audience will consist of citizens recruited at random, invited members of local neighborhood associations, church groups and other non-governmental organizations and special guests representing local culture. A panel of experts will answer questions from the audience. LPB President Beth Courtney and LSU Professor Craig Freeman will host the program, which airs August 20 on the state-wide television networks of LPB and MPB.
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Posted on July 18th, 2008 by publicsquare
When it comes to the future of a community or a state, nothing is more important than the welfare of the children - they are the future. By many indicators, Louisiana has not done well by its children. Find out why our state ranks 49th overall in child welfare issues on “Louisiana’s Children: A Future at Risk”. It’s an encore edition of Louisiana Public Square, featuring special guest Darryl McDaniel of Run DMC.
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Posted on June 18th, 2008 by publicsquare
Workforce development…the budget…a possible income tax reduction? The new Legislature’s first regular session adjourns at the end of June. What bills made it through to the Governor’s desk and how will they affect you and the state? Tune in to Louisiana Public Square on Wednesday, June 25th as we host Session Review: A Legislative Report Card.
Panelists:
- Sen. Eric LaFleur(D) from Ville Platte, ON Finance and Joint Budget Committees
- Sen. Mike Michot, (R) from Lafayette, Chairman of Finance and Joint Budget Committees
- Rep. Jim Tucker, (R) from Terrytown, Speaker of the House
- Barry Erwin, President & CEO of Council for a Better Louisiana (CABL)
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EXTRA • Please tell whether you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose the legislative pay raise that was passed by both chambers and sent to the governor. • View current results.
NEWS ALERT: Governor Jindal has vetoed the bill that doubled the base pay for state legislators.
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Posted on May 28th, 2008 by publicsquare
28-May-08
Homeless in Louisiana
Homelessness is a big problem in Louisiana. Even before Katrina, there were an estimated 45,000 homeless people living in Louisiana. According to one survey, as much as 38 % of the homeless are children. How bad is the problem and what is being done about it? Watch “Homeless in Louisiana,” the next edition of Louisiana Public Square, May 28th.
Panelists:
- Kip Holden, Mayor-President of East Baton Rouge Parish
- Martha Kegel, Executive Director UNITY of Greater New Orleans
- William D. Lewis, author, teacher and former homeless person
- Valerie Keller, CEO of Acadiana Outreach Center
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Posted on May 28th, 2008 by publicsquare
23-April-08
Two and a half years after the storms of 2005, Louisiana is still benefiting from its “construction economy.” The record high price of oil is a windfall for state coffers. But the national economy is weakening and concerns are growing about inflation and a possible recession. What is Louisiana doing to ensure its economic future? Louisiana Public Square goes to Alexandria, Louisiana for “Economic Development in Louisiana.”
Panelists:
- Congressman Rodney Alexander (R), District 5
- Tim Barfield, Secretary, Louisiana Department of Labor
- Dr. Joe May, President, Louisiana Community and Technical College System
- Stephen Moret, Secretary, Louisiana Department of Economic Development
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Posted on April 2nd, 2008 by publicsquare
Louisiana has a new governor — and a new legislature. About half of the state’s senators and representatives are newly elected to their seats. Will “new” blood in the executive and legislative branches of government mean fresh ideas and innovative agendas for the state? Get a feel for Louisiana’s governmental future.
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Posted on February 23rd, 2008 by publicsquare
Students fighting in schools; murder in the streets; domestic violence: acts of brutality are taking a terrible toll in communities across the state. Is viciousness on the rise, or is there just more media coverage? What can be done to curb the violent behavior that causes so much psychic and physical harm in Louisiana?
Watch “Violence in Louisiana” on Louisiana Public Square, February 27 at 7 PM.
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Posted on January 18th, 2008 by publicsquare
Louisiana may not be the least ethical state in the Union, but it might as well be. Many people — including high level decision-makers in business and government believe that Louisiana is ethically challenged. Twelve years without a major scandal at the state level haven’t been enough to erase the stigma of past misdeeds. Can a new governor bring about the changes necessary to create Ethics Reform in Louisiana? Find out on the January edition of Louisiana Public Square.
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Posted on December 23rd, 2007 by publicsquare
Louisiana Public Square Hosts Beth Courtney and Craig Freeman look back at some of the more memorable moments from the 2007 season of LPB’s award-winning public affairs program. Included topics in “The Best of Public Square 2007″ are Louisiana’s take on capital punishment; climate change and the war in Iraq. Watch for it Wednesday, December 26 at 7 PM.
27-Jun-07
War in Iraq: Louisiana’s Perspective
28-Mar-07
Climate Change and Louisiana: The Heat Is On
21-Feb-07
Capital Punishment in Louisiana
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Posted on November 19th, 2007 by publicsquare
This Holiday Season, what will your artificial Christmas tree, the tree ornaments and many of the gifts beneath that tree have in common? They will likely have a Made in China label on them. Is that a good thing or a bad thing? Some say the cost of saving money on Chinese merchandise is the loss of American jobs - including seafood industry jobs here in Louisiana. Others argue that cheap goods help workers on tight budgets make ends meet. Watch Louisiana Public Square’s “China on the Bayou: The Cost of Buying Cheap.” Wednesday, November 28 at 7 PM. The program features author Sara Bongiorni, who wrote “A Year Without ‘Made in China’.”
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