Looking Ahead to the 2006 Legislative Session - March 3, 2006 Florida Matters


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Florida Matters: March 3rd, 2006 "Looking Ahead to the 2006 Legislative Session"

Education and Insurance are among the hot topics state lawmakers will be tackling as they begin the next legislative session on March 7th. From school vouchers and overcrowded classrooms to higher insurance premiums and a bailout of Citizen's Insurance; we'll take a look at the issues that will take center stage in Tallahassee.

Our guests include:

State Senator Jim Sebesta, (R) St. Petersburg
State Representative Bob Henriquez, (D) Tampa
USF Political Science Professor Darryl Paulson


State Senator Jim Sebesta		State Representative Bob Henriquez		USF Political Science Professor Darryl Paulson

Join Carson Cooper for Florida Matters, Friday, March 3rd, at 6:30 pm and Saturday, March 4th, at Noon on WUSF 89.7, Your NPR Station.


Online Resources

The 2006 Florida Legislative Session (Online Sunshine)

Florida State Government

Florida Senate

Florida House of Representatives

State Senator Jim Sebesta

State Representative Bob Henrique

USF Political Science Professor Darryl Paulson


About Florida Matters

"Florida Matters" is WUSF 89.7's newest 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 2005. 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 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.