Louisina: The State We're In

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Senate Debate 2008

SENATE DEBATE 2008: :lpb.org/debate
Airs Sunday, October 12 LIVE at 7 pm on LPB, LPB-HD and lpb.org

LPB and the Council For A Better Louisiana (CABL) will hold a candidate forum featuring the two major candidates in the 2008 U.S. Senate race. U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu and State Treasurer John Kennedy have both agreed to appear.

What do you want to ask the candidates? myvoice@lpb.org


October 3, 2008 LSWI 3204

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The Haynesville Shale in northwest Louisiana is being called a modern day gold rush but not everyone is striking it rich. Shauna Sanford talks with C.C. Canaday of Keatchie who is determined to help out "the little guy." Liz Barnes explains why USDA Forest Service Teams are in Louisiana. GPS technology and laptops help them assess the staggering loss of trees after Hurricane Gustav. Allegra Yancey tells us about the recently signed French Accord at the Governor's Mansion that will offer more education and cultural exchange between Louisiana and France. Also, Dr. Donald Andrews, Dean of the Business School at Southern University talks about the current economic crisis facing our country.

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Production funding for Louisiana: The State We’re In is provided by
Fred B. and Ruth B. Zigler Foundation of Jennings, Louisiana
the Fred B. and Ruth B. Zigler Foundation
of Jennings, Louisiana

Louisiana Forestry Association

Louisiana Forestry Association

Capital One
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and The Foundation for Excellence in Lousiana Public Broadcasting.

ARCHIVES

Governor-elect Bobby Jindal
INAUGURATION 2008 - Louisiana Public Broadcasting provided live coverage of the inauguration of Governor Bobby Jindal on Monday, January 14.  Louisiana: The State We're In Managing Editor Robyn Ekings, Producer Charlie Whinham and LPB President/CEO Beth Courtney anchored the coverage from the State Capitol in Downtown Baton Rouge. In addition to the Governor, the other statewide elected officials and the Legislature were sworn in at the event.
Watch online: Inauguration Program Site
Watch online: Legislative Coverage SiteClosing the Gap: Louisiana's Challenge

LPB, The Advocate and WBRZ-TV teamed up for a six part series called Closing the Gap: Louisiana's Challenge to explore the problems faced by the state andsome of the things Louisiana’s leaders — and its voters — can do about them. -- More - (View in "Watch a Story" )

LOUISIANA: THE STATE WE’RE IN welcomes Shauna Sanford to the anchor team!

LOUISIANA: THE STATE WE’RE IN MANAGING EDITOR ROBYN EKINGS ACCEPTS COMMUNICATIONS POSITION AT LASERS

Leading Louisiana: The Candidates Speak LPB and the Council for a Better Louisiana (CABL) held a gubernatorial forum called Leading Louisiana: The Candidates Speak. The forum is archived at the Web site video area!



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