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November 4, 2010
In Riviera Beach Marina Vote, a Victory for the People
Flickr user: totalAldoIt was not a victory for megayachts.While most of the state saw red on Tuesday, voting in favor of developers and a millionaire governor, Riviera Beach won a victory for the people.Voters approved a referendum blocking a plan to lease a portion of the city's public marina to ... More >>
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October 7, 2010
Reefer Revolution
Here's ground zero in the battle to decriminalize pot.
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August 12, 2010
Despite Her "Yes" Vote, Sue Gunzburger Urges "No" Vote on Ethics Referendum
GunzburgerBy next week, Broward County will be ruled by a new code of ethics thanks to a unanimous vote this past week by the county's commission. But commissioners followed up that vote by moving to place a referendum on the ballot that, if passed, would significantly weaken ethical reform.Now B ... More >>
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April 15, 2010
The Humane Society's Battle With Farmers Began Right Here in Florida
GunzburgerBy next week, Broward County will be ruled by a new code of ethics thanks to a unanimous vote this past week by the county's commission. But commissioners followed up that vote by moving to place a referendum on the ballot that, if passed, would significantly weaken ethical reform.Now B ... More >>
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November 19, 2009
Why Did Rothstein Care About Redistricting in California?
Flickr: Lenny FurmanTwo governors with whom Ponzi schemer Rothstein invested millionsFrom the Sacramento Bee comes word that Scott Rothstein's firm donated $250,000 to the campaign to pass Proposition 11, a ballot measure that was passed by California voters earlier this month. For a guy like Rot ... More >>
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July 28, 2009
Hallandale Rep Clashes With Blue Dog in Black Caucus
Photo: myfloridahouse.govRep. Joe GibbonsJoe Gibbons better watch out. Not only is he no longer the chairman of the Florida Legislature's black caucus. But the new chairman is Gary Siplin, the state senator from Orlando famous for trying to put a crucified Christ on the Florida license plate. And ... More >>
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March 26, 2009
Legislators Pay Lip Service to Dreaded Compromise
FLHouse.govHasnerCompromise is what distinguishes the effective, conscientious governments from the dysfunctional ones, and the lack of it has been a drag on the Florida Legislature for some time. One would think that this year's gaping, $6 billion budget hole would make compromisers out of the stub ... More >>
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December 18, 2007
Two Important Stories
FLHouse.govHasnerCompromise is what distinguishes the effective, conscientious governments from the dysfunctional ones, and the lack of it has been a drag on the Florida Legislature for some time. One would think that this year's gaping, $6 billion budget hole would make compromisers out of the stub ... More >>
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September 13, 2007
Letters for September 13-19, 2007
FLHouse.govHasnerCompromise is what distinguishes the effective, conscientious governments from the dysfunctional ones, and the lack of it has been a drag on the Florida Legislature for some time. One would think that this year's gaping, $6 billion budget hole would make compromisers out of the stub ... More >>
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March 22, 2007
What The Deerfield Observer Is Afraid To Print
FLHouse.govHasnerCompromise is what distinguishes the effective, conscientious governments from the dysfunctional ones, and the lack of it has been a drag on the Florida Legislature for some time. One would think that this year's gaping, $6 billion budget hole would make compromisers out of the stub ... More >>
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May 25, 2006
Slots by a TKO
Get ready for the era of Broward County, the Gambling Mecca.
News
July 21, 2005
The Man Who Would Be Mayor
Dan Lewis wants to be Fort Lauderdale's next mayor. Or does he?
News
November 21, 2002
Cashed
Labors to legalize bud in Florida have gone as sour as week-old bong water
News
November 14, 2002
Enemies of Pompano
How a secret group funded by a political profiteer broke election laws -- yet failed to protect Mayor Griffin's throne
News
October 31, 2002
Hustling the Hood
Does it matter to blacks which wealthy, middle-aged white guy is Florida's next governor?
News
January 25, 2001
Train in Vain
Millionaire Charles Croffard Dockery dreams of creating a high-speed bullet train in Florida. Sound crazy? Wait until you hear the details.
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May 11, 2000
Best Local Landmark
Stranahan House
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January 27, 2000
The Plot To Depose King Jenne
Democrats and Republicans, blacks and whites, have banded together for one simple reason: to stop Ken Jenne from becoming Broward's first strong mayor.
News
February 11, 1999
At-Large Ignorance
The plan to elect county commissioners from single-member districts could revolutionize Broward politics. So why don't voters care?
News
May 7, 1998
Bearing Witnesses
Religious leaders in West Palm Beach see the work of Satan in the Jehovah's Witnesses' purchase of Municipal Auditorium

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