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Hosts: Carson Cooper and Robin Sussingham
Produced by: WUSF Public Broadcasting
E-mail: letters@wusf.org

 
   
 

Florida Matters: "An Overview of the 2006 Florida Legislative Session & What it Will Mean to You" (May 12, 2006)

 


Over the last two months, state lawmakers made many decisions that will affect your everyday life – from housing to education to homeowners insurance and eminent domain.  We sat down and spoke to local lawmakers themselves.

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Our guests include:

  • State Senator Mike Fasano, (R) New Port Richey

  • State Representative Charlie Justice (D) St. Petersburg

  • Dr. Kiki Caruson, USF Political Science Professor

Join Robin Sussingham for the next Florida Matters, Friday, May 12 at 6:30 PM and Saturday, May 13, at Noon on WUSF 89.7, Your NPR Station.

 
 

Online Resources

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Florida House of Representatives

 

State. Sen. Mike Fasano’s Webpage

 

State Rep. Charlie Justice’s Webpage

 

Dr. Kiki Caruson’s USF Homepage

 

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.

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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.

 

   
 

Florida Matters WUSF Host Robin Sussingham

 
Robin Sussingham
Robin Sussingham

Robin Sussingham has collaborated with WUSF as a contributing correspondent since June 2005. She frequently reports on stories of interest in Polk County. Robin formerly hosted "Talk of the City" and "All Things Considered" for NPR member station KCPW in Salt Lake City, Utah.