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Former Governor Bob Martinez Weighs in On Florida GOP Senate Race
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01/25/10
Kate Bradshaw
WMNF Evening News Monday Listen to this entire show:
Tags: Bob Martinez, Charlie Crist, Marco Rubio, 2010 Senate Race, 2010 Senate Primaries, GOP
The question of who will represent the GOP in the race Florida’s open US Senate Seat late this November signifies, to many, a rift among republicans both in the Sunshine State and nationwide.
WMNF spoke with one veteran of Florida politics about how former state house speaker Marco Rubio has been gaining on governor Charlie Crist in the polls.
This year’s GOP senate primary has moved into the national spotlight. It pits Rubio, an ultra-conservative who appeals to right wing extremists,...
Be the first to commentGovernor Crist Includes Florida Forever Funding in FY '10-'11 Budget
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01/25/10
Kate Bradshaw
WMNF Evening News Monday Listen to this entire show:
Tags: Florida Forever, Florida budget, Charlie Crist, Bob Martinez
On Friday, Florida Governor Charlie Crist announced that he wants to reinstate funding for the Florida Forever program in next year’s state budget.
Since 1963, the state has spent more than $7.5 billion to protect around 3.8 million acres of Florida land. Last year, though, amid economic strife, the state eliminated Florida Forever program funding from its budget.
Bob Martinez is one of four former governors who co-chair the [Florida Forever Coalition](http://supportfloridaforever.org/...
Be the first to commentSupporters call for continued Florida Forever funding
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10/14/09
Seán Kinane
WMNF Evening News Wednesday Listen to this entire show:
Tags: Florida Forever, Conservation, Pam Iorio, Bob Martinez
A host of supporters, including several former Governors, are calling on the State Legislature to resume funding for the conservation program known as Florida Forever. Former Governor Bob Martinez says that because of bonding, it will only take a small investment to fully fund the program.
Bob Martinez: “It is no a large amount of money. It’s $15 million to get $300 million. growth is paying for it by virtue of paying the documentary stamps. We know that last year was a tough year in ...
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