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Florida Matters “Governmental Spending in Real-Life Terms”
(October 12, 2007)
This week we look at Florida's state budget. Instead of viewing it in terms of millions or billions of dollars, we attempt to humanize the numbers. What do state budget cuts or surpluses really mean? We look for answers in mid-town St. Petersburg and at a research center in Tampa. We pose some questions about the process to a Florida lawmaker, and end the broadcast with some late-breaking news in the Martin Lee Anderson case.
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Guests: Scott Swift– Former Member of the Council of Neighborhood Associations of St. Petersburg
Florida Matters is WUSF 89.7's forum that goes beyond the daily headlines and explores issues that matter to you and your community.
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Florida Matters 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.
