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Host: Carson Cooper
Produced by: WUSF Public Broadcasting
E-mail: letters@wusf.org

 
 

Florida Matters “Budget Cuts” (First aired February 15, 2008)

 
Budget Cuts
This week on Florida Matters: The economy will always have its ups and downs, but it's those down cycles that worry employers and employees the most. We'll hear how three area managers operate during a budget crisis and how Tampa International Airport was able to weather the post 9/11 slump without a single layoff.
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Guests:
Louis Miller - Executive Director of Tampa International Airport
James Lay - Sarasota County Administrator
Seth Koplin - Owner of Plumbing Parts & Specialties
   
Join WUSF's Carson Cooper for Florida Matters Friday evening at 6:00 PM, and Sunday morning at 10 AM, on WUSF 89.7, your NPR Station.
 

Online Resources

  Tampa International Airport
  Sarasota County Government
  Plumbing Parts & Specialties
  Tampa Tribune – USF Limits Student Transfers
  Tampa Tribune - County, Cities Look at Cost Savings
  Tampa Tribune – Hillsborough Eyes Service Cuts, Shies From Tax Bump
  Sarasota Herald Tribune – Olympics Boosts Plumbers’ Morale
  Orlando Sentinel – University Leaders’ Plea: We Need $1 Billion More
  Daytona Beach News-Journal – Funding Cuts Could Derail Programs for At-Risk Kids
  Marine Log – FY 2009 Budget Cuts Threaten Intercostal
  My Clay Sun – Property Tax Cuts Will be Spread Among Departments
  WJHG, News Channel 7 – Juvenile Budget Cuts
 

About Florida Matters

 

Florida Matters is WUSF 89.7's forum that goes beyond the daily headlines and explores issues that matter to you and your community. 

Florida Matters addresses critical issues identified by listeners in our Ascertainment Survey 2006. The top five issues that matter most to you are: education, transportation, growth management, environment and affordable housing. Hear directly from decision makers, experts and other concerned citizens. Our purpose is not only to stimulate conversation, but to advance the discussion.

Learn more about WUSF's Ascertainment Survey 2006.

   
 

Florida Matters WUSF Host Carson Cooper

 

Carson Cooper


Carson Cooper has been a favorite of listeners as Host of "Morning Edition" on WUSF 89.7 since 2000. He also reports for other WUSF 89.7 broadcasts. Carson has worked in Tampa Bay radio for more than two decades.