http://beta.lpb.org/index.php en jlamy@lpb.org Copyright 2012 2012-02-09T16:19:18+00:00 http://beta.lpb.org/index.php/publicsquare/topic/03_12_-_redefining_state_retirement/ How can the system be revamped while keeping the promise to those who have provided years of public service? How can the system be revamped while keeping the promise to those who have provided years of public service? 2012-02-09T16:19:18+00:00 http://beta.lpb.org/index.php/publicsquare/topic/02_12_-_weighty_matters_louisianas_obesity_problem/ What factors in Louisiana’s lifestyle – and history - contribute to its weight problems? What factors in Louisiana’s lifestyle – and history - contribute to its weight problems? 2012-01-11T19:35:06+00:00 http://beta.lpb.org/index.php/publicsquare/topic/01_12_-_civic_engagement_in_louisiana/ How civic-minded are Louisiana’s citizens and how can they become more involved? How civic-minded are Louisiana’s citizens and how can they become more involved? 2011-12-07T17:19:33+00:00 http://beta.lpb.org/index.php/publicsquare/topic/12_11_-_athletics_vs._academics_college_sports_in_louisiana/ How do Louisiana universities strike a balance between educational missions and the non-academic nature of college sports? How do Louisiana universities strike a balance between educational missions and the non-academic nature of college sports? 2011-11-03T15:51:07+00:00 http://beta.lpb.org/index.php/publicsquare/topic/11_11_-_entitlement_cuts_louisianas_seniors/ Are Louisiana seniors in danger of losing a large portion of their Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefits? Are Louisiana seniors in danger of losing a large portion of their Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefits?
Funding for this program was made possible in part by AARP, a non-profit, non-partisan membership organization leading social change and delivering value to people age 50 and over through advocacy, information and service.
]]> 2011-11-01T13:56:29+00:00 http://beta.lpb.org/index.php/publicsquare/topic/dropout_dilemma_louisianas_education_crisis/ Why do so many Louisiana students give up on their education? Why do so many Louisiana students give up on their education?

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]]> 2011-09-06T19:05:48+00:00 http://beta.lpb.org/index.php/publicsquare/topic/09_11_-_extreme_premiums_louisiana_insurance_rates/ Why are our rates so high? Why are our rates so high? 2011-08-28T19:49:13+00:00 http://beta.lpb.org/index.php/publicsquare/topic/08_11_-_debt_ceiling_deal_controlling_the_budget_2011/ What does the compromise bill mean for the average citizen? What does the compromise bill mean for the average citizen? Louisiana Public Square, Wednesday, August 24th at 7:00 PM CT.]]> 2011-08-01T19:47:50+00:00 http://beta.lpb.org/index.php/publicsquare/topic/07_11_-_beyond_the_spill_a_gulfwatch_special/ What are the challenges facing the GulfWatch member regions a year after the capping of the BP oil leak? What are the challenges facing the GulfWatch member regions a year after the capping of the BP oil leak? GulfWatch – a consortium of Gulf Coast television and radio stations whose mission is to provide continuing coverage of issues affecting the region. From the ongoing recovery from the BP oil spill, to the extreme weather and flooding this spring, GulfWatch members have been sharing stories online for the past 12 months. In July, GulfWatch reporters from Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida will explore the challenges facing their regions a year after the capping of the BP oil leak. Join these journalists, citizens and a panel of experts as they share updates on the environmental, economic and health issues along the coast. Airs Wednesday, July 27 at 7PM on LPB.

There is no survey for this month’s topic.

Funded by a grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.]]> 2011-06-28T18:21:43+00:00 http://beta.lpb.org/index.php/publicsquare/topic/06_11_-_immigration_reform_in_louisiana_re-broadcast/ How big a problem is illegal immigration in our state and should we draft legislation similar to Arizona’s controversial bill? How big a problem is illegal immigration in our state and should we draft legislation similar to Arizona’s controversial bill?
Full Program Video, Extras, and Background Information: Click Here!]]> 2011-05-30T13:06:26+00:00 http://beta.lpb.org/index.php/publicsquare/topic/05_11_-_lights_camera_louisiana/ Who profits from filmmaking in the state? (Battle: Los Angeles - Photo by RICHARD CARTWRIGHT/Columbia Pictures) Who profits from filmmaking in the state? (Battle: Los Angeles - Photo by RICHARD CARTWRIGHT/Columbia Pictures) Battle: Los Angeles - Photo by RICHARD CARTWRIGHT/Columbia Pictures

Thanks to special tax incentives, Louisiana has become one of the most popular locations in the country for film and television production. More than 300 movies and TV shows have been shot in the state over the last ten years, generating a reported $1.5 billion in economic activity. But some analysts say the benefits of film tax credits are overstated and they often don’t even pay for themselves. Explore who profits from filmmaking in the state on “Lights, Camera, Louisiana!” Wednesday, May 25th at 7 p.m. on Louisiana Public Square.
]]> 2011-05-01T13:59:17+00:00 http://beta.lpb.org/index.php/publicsquare/topic/04_11_-_budget_battle_2011/ Will more one-time funds be raided or can some protected funds be unlocked? Will more one-time funds be raided or can some protected funds be unlocked? 2011-04-01T19:15:44+00:00 http://beta.lpb.org/index.php/publicsquare/topic/03_11_-_how_green_is_louisiana/ How Green is Louisiana? How Green is Louisiana? ]]> 2011-03-09T22:59:58+00:00 http://beta.lpb.org/index.php/publicsquare/topic/02_11_-_redistricting_louisiana/ How will Redistricting affect you? How will Redistricting affect you? 2011-02-01T18:20:55+00:00 http://beta.lpb.org/index.php/publicsquare/topic/01_11_-_saving_higher_education/ Can the state’s higher education system withstand more budget cuts? Can the state’s higher education system withstand more budget cuts? 2011-01-01T20:13:51+00:00 http://beta.lpb.org/index.php/publicsquare/topic/12_10_-_louisiana_giving_charity_2010/ How will the current economy affect nonprofit organizations in Louisiana this season of giving? How will the current economy affect nonprofit organizations in Louisiana this season of giving?

]]> 2010-12-01T18:53:15+00:00 http://beta.lpb.org/index.php/publicsquare/topic/11_10_-_combating_crime_in_louisiana/ How are Louisiana cities and citizens confronting high crime rates? How are Louisiana cities and citizens confronting high crime rates? Neighborhood Scout, a company specializing in relocation and real estate investment advice.

Louisiana Public Square explores how Louisiana cities and citizens are confronting high crime rates on “Combating Crime in Louisiana” airing Wednesday, November 24th at 7 p.m. on LPB HD.]]> 2010-11-10T19:19:43+00:00 http://beta.lpb.org/index.php/publicsquare/topic/10_10_-_immigration_reform_in_louisiana/ Should Louisiana pass immigration reform legislation similar to Arizona’s? Should Louisiana pass immigration reform legislation similar to Arizona’s? 2010-10-12T14:15:08+00:00 http://beta.lpb.org/index.php/publicsquare/topic/09_10_-_charter_schools_in_louisiana/ So what exactly is a “charter school” and what is driving their growth? So what exactly is a “charter school” and what is driving their growth? 2010-09-09T21:20:38+00:00 http://beta.lpb.org/index.php/publicsquare/topic/08_10_-_crisis_in_the_gulf_the_oil_spill_and_louisiana/ What is the impact of the oil spill on the landscape and livelihood of the people of Louisiana? What is the impact of the oil spill on the landscape and livelihood of the people of Louisiana?
Louisiana Public Square travels to Buras – the “Gateway to the Gulf” - to explore the impact of the oil spill on the landscape and livelihood of its people. Join residents, government officials, environmental authorities and wildlife and fisheries experts as they discuss the response and the ramifications to our state of the largest offshore oil spill in U.S. history.

Watch “Crisis in the Gulf: The Oil Spill and Louisiana” airing statewide, Wednesday, August 25th at 7 p.m. on LPB HD.

For the most up-to-date oil spill information visit http://www.lpb.org/oilspill

CLAIMS INFORMATION:

Beginning August 23, 2010, the Gulf Coast Claims Facility began handling of all oil spill related claims.

For information on how to file an oil spill related claim, visit http://www.gulfcoastclaimsfacility.com

Transcript of Gulf Coast Claims Facility administrator, Kenneth Feinberg explaining the new claims process.



PBS NEWSHOUR:

Tom Bearden posted on "The Rundown"

At Louisiana Forum, Questions on Oil Spill's Long-Term Impact

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]]> 2010-08-11T14:52:10+00:00 http://beta.lpb.org/index.php/publicsquare/topic/07_10_-_louisiana_grown_agriculture_in_the_sugar_state/ What are the challenges & successes of the state's agricultural industry? What are the challenges & successes of the state's agricultural industry?

Thank you to those of you who joined us to "Be in the Audience" for the July 22nd taping.

Louisiana Public Broadcasting is coming to Alexandria!

Join us for a live taping of Louisiana Public Square!
Interested in joining us in the future? .]]> 2010-07-08T20:56:52+00:00 http://beta.lpb.org/index.php/publicsquare/topic/06_10_-_healthcare_reform_a_louisiana_perspective_encore_showing/ Are you satisfied with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act? Are you satisfied with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act?
09/09 - Health Care Reform: A Louisiana Perspective]]> 2010-06-14T17:14:13+00:00 http://beta.lpb.org/index.php/publicsquare/topic/05_10_-_church_the_bayou_state_religion_in_louisiana/ What role should religion play in public life? What role should religion play in public life? 2010-05-10T14:28:37+00:00 http://beta.lpb.org/index.php/publicsquare/topic/04_10_-_are_politics_destroying_democracy/ Is representative democracy no longer working? Is representative democracy no longer working? 2010-03-31T19:41:01+00:00 http://beta.lpb.org/index.php/publicsquare/topic/03_10_-_higher_ed_challenges_and_opportunities/ How will proposals to alter governance and funding impact the role of colleges? How will proposals to alter governance and funding impact the role of colleges? 2010-03-16T23:00:22+00:00 http://beta.lpb.org/index.php/publicsquare/topic/02_10_-_educational_race_to_reform/ How will proposals in the state’s “Race To The Top” grant application alter education in Louisiana? How will proposals in the state’s “Race To The Top” grant application alter education in Louisiana? ]]> 2010-02-01T20:27:05+00:00 http://beta.lpb.org/index.php/publicsquare/topic/01_10_-_streamlining_louisiana_2010/ How do you cut $802 million from Louisiana’s budget? How do you cut $802 million from Louisiana’s budget?
Our program taping will be Wednesday, January 20th from 7-8 p.m.]]> 2010-01-06T20:01:30+00:00 http://beta.lpb.org/index.php/publicsquare/topic/12_09_the_best_of_louisiana_public_square_2009/ We take a look back at some of the more memorable moments from the past season of LPB's public affairs program. We take a look back at some of the more memorable moments from the past season of LPB's public affairs program.
Topics covered include the state’s efforts to move its economy forward (from Economic Development in Louisiana taped at the Strauss Theatre in Monroe); how to reduce the large number of Louisiana high school dropouts (from Louisiana’s Dropout Problem); the influence of online social media sites such as Facebook (from The Power of Social Networking -a topic generated by members of the Legislative Youth Advisory Council); and an in-depth look at how procedures, policies and planning for hurricanes have changed since Katrina, Rita and Gustav (from Hurricane! Lessons Learned – a collaboration between LPB and Mississippi Public Broadcasting).

For more information about the programs featured in The Best of Louisiana Public Square 2009 visit the websites below:

Economic Development 2009 (Originally broadcast February 25, 2009)

Louisiana’s Dropout Problem (Originally broadcast March 25, 2009)

The Power of Social Networking (Originally broadcast May 27, 2009)

Hurricane! Lessons Learned: A Special Edition - Louisiana & Hurricane! Lessons Learned: A Special Edition - Mississippi (Originally broadcast August 26, 2009)
]]> 2009-12-15T15:55:59+00:00 http://beta.lpb.org/index.php/publicsquare/topic/11_09_-_technology_in_louisiana/ As Louisiana attempts to move its economy towards higher growth, high-tech industries, how prepared is it to meet the challenge? As Louisiana attempts to move its economy towards higher growth, high-tech industries, how prepared is it to meet the challenge? 2009-12-07T19:10:54+00:00 http://beta.lpb.org/index.php/publicsquare/topic/10_09_-_crime_in_louisiana/ What factors contribute to our state’s high incidence of crime? What factors contribute to our state’s high incidence of crime? 2009-12-07T19:07:28+00:00