Gov. Charlie Crist just unveiled his $66.5 billion budget proposal for the coming fiscal year. It includes $4.7 billion from the federal stimulus package. "There's not doubt these are historic economic times in Florida and America," Crist said. "It's going to be difficult for us to continue to move forward ... but we will." (audio here)

The quick breakdown:

$25.2 billion for health and human services/ $21.5 billion for education /
$10.3 billion for transportation and economic development / $4.9 billion for public safety / $2.3 billion for environment / $1.8 billion for general government.

In a move certain to draw criticism, the package uses stimulus money for recurring purposes. Crist said the money will come over several years and by then, he hopes, Florida's economy will have rebounded. "It always has in the past," he said.

The governor called for additional property tax cuts, "to keep local governments fiscally responsible" and support of the CSX commuter rail project. "I look forward to working with our friends in the Legislature," he said.

Addressing his Republican critics over so eagerly embracing President Obama's stimulus package, Crist said: "It’s important to take this money now because we need it. We have almost 20 million people in this state who rely on government for some basic services."