On November 7th, Florida voters will choose a governor and a US senator as well as numerous other state and municipal officials. They will also be asked to vote “yes” or “no” on six constitutional amendments. But, with the election less than a week away, polls show most voters know very little about those initiatives.
Among the changes voters may choose to approve:
a measure to force the state to spend more on youth anti-smoking campaigns
tax breaks for low-income seniors and disabled veterans.
an initiative to make it illegal for governments to seize property through eminent domain
changes to the rules on how all these constitutional amendments make it to the ballot
Florida Matters will sort through the amendments and help you make a more informed decision. Listen Now.
Our guests include:
William March, political reporter for the Tampa Tribune
Dr. Darryl Paulson, Professor of Political Science at USF/St. Petersburg
Join WUSF's Carson Cooper for Florida Matters Friday evening at 6:30 pm, and Saturday at Noon, on WUSF 89.7, your NPR Station.
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.
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.
