Recent Florida Matters episodes
Show Us the Money (June 8, 2007)
While many of Florida's densely-populated counties experience problems associated with growth — the state's rural counties face problems of their own: Low wages, poverty, and lean county budgets. This week, we'll venture beyond the suburban...
Wired and Worried (June 1, 2007)
Financial losses in recent years have forced newspapers to lay off reporters and cut other key positions. Many blame the money problems on an industry that's trying to play catch-up with non-traditional media. This week we look at how newspapers...
Florida Budget 2007-2008 (May 25, 2007)
Turkeys… we usually find them on our dinner tables around the holidays, but when a turkey finds its way into the state budget, it’s in the governor’s sights for a line item veto. This week we look at the 2007 Florida Budget with our guests.
Hometown Democracy Amendment (May 18, 2007)
A 66-word sentence is pitting environmentalists and preservationists against developers and business groups. What makes this sentence so contentious is that it would give voters the final say in any changes to local land use plans. On Florida...
A Changing Climate? (May 11, 2007)
A three day conference on Climate change in Florida is wrapping up in Tampa. This week we catch up with some of the scientists who are taking part to get their take the science and politics of Climate Change.
This Year's Drought (May 4, 2007)
Scientists say parts of Florida are heading for a serious drought. How bad is it? How does drought affect our drinking water supply, the environment and the economy?
