The Office of Inspector General has issued a harsh report on Jackson Health System's project to build an office tower saying the plans raised “serious concerns about [its] integrity and objectiveness." In state news, gubernatorial candidate Rick Scott announced his running mate this week, State Representative Jennifer Carroll. We discuss news of the week.
[Air Date: 9/03/]
Miami Mayor Tomas Regalado joins us on the program to discuss the fiscal health of the city, the recent police union lawsuit over salary cuts, and his wishes to renegotiate the parking garage advertising contact with the Florida Marlins.
[Air Date: 9/03/]
Miami Mayor Tomas Regalado joins us on the program to discuss the fiscal health of the city, the recent police union lawsuit over salary cuts, and his wishes to renegotiate the parking garage advertising contact with the Florida Marlins.
[Air Date: 9/03/10]
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The political establishment was stunned Tuesday night when businessman Rick Scott beat out Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum for the Republican nomination for governor. We discuss this race and other primary election results.
[Air Date: 8/27/2010]
The political establishment was stunned Tuesday night when businessman Rick Scott beat out Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum for the Republican nomination for governor. We discuss this race and other primary election results.
[Air Date: 8/27/2010]
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The political establishment was stunned Tuesday night when businessman Rick Scott beat out Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum for the Republican nomination for governor. We discuss this race and other primary election results.
[Air Date: 8/27/2010]
Click Here For Part 2 of 3: Primary Election Results
We invited the two Democratic contenders for the Broward County Commission District 6 primary race to discuss topics such as ethics reform, business growth and how to improve the County’s bottom line.
[Air Date: 8/13/2010]
We invited the two Democratic contenders for the Broward County Commission District 6 primary race to discuss topics such as ethics reform, business growth and how to improve the County’s bottom line. [Air Date: 8/13/2010]
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Miami Today editor and publisher Michael Lewis suggests that county taxes may go up 56 percent. He joins us on the program to explain the math.
[Air Date: 8/06/2010]
The primary election is August 24th, and early voting begins next week. But for Senate District 36 in Miami-Dade County, the election results in August are mostly definitive because Democrats do not have an official candidate. We invited the Republican candidates to share their perspectives on key statewide issues.
[Air Date: 8/06/2010]
The primary election is August 24th, and early voting begins next week. But for Senate District 36 in Miami-Dade County, the election results in August are mostly definitive because Democrats do not have an official candidate. We invited the Republican candidates to share their perspectives on key statewide issues.
[Air Date: 8/06/2010]
Click Here for Part 2 of 2: State Senate District 36 Race
A Quinnipiac University poll released this week shows Democratic Senatorial candidate Jeff Greene leading Kendrick Meek by 10 points and Republican Gubernatorial candidate Rick Scott leading Bill McCollum by 11 points. Will the momentum against career politicians carry the primary election?
[Air Date: 7/30/2010]
Last week, Miami-Dade County Commissioners proposed to raise property taxes to help account for falling property values. But can the County align its budget through other means?
[Air Date: 7/30/2010]
If passed, Amendment Four would require municipalities to seek voter approval in order to change their existing comprehensive land-use plans. Advocates say it will reduce uncontrolled growth, while opponents say it will hurt one of Florida’s vital industries. We discuss the pros and cons of this amendment.
[Air Date: 7/23/2010]
If passed, Amendment Four would require municipalities to seek voter approval in order to change their existing comprehensive land-use plans. Advocates say it will reduce uncontrolled growth, while opponents say it will hurt one of Florida’s vital industries. We discuss the pros and cons of this amendment.
[Air Date: 7/23/2010]
Click here for Part 2 of 2: 2010 Florida Amendment Four on Property Rights and Land Use
Tuesday’s Legislative special session on oil drilling lasted less than two hours and ended without a vote. What was behind this political theatre, which cost taxpayers $50,000?
[Air Date: 7/23/2010]
Back in February, the future of Miami-Dade's public hospital, Jackson Memorial, looked dark. There were talks of layoffs and branch closings, plus rumors the hospital could not afford basic supplies. What does the fiscal health of the hospital look like today?
[Air Date: 7/16/2010]
Several years ago, a battle waged between making the Miami River a working river or a residential one. In the midst of the housing boom, it seemed the river's days as a marina were over. City of Miami Commissioner Willy Gort explains how the tide has since changed.
[Air Date: 7/16/2010]
Guillermo Farinas, a member of the political opposition, has been on a hunger strike calling for the release of Cuba's political prisoners who are ill. Earlier this week, the Cuban government met with officials from the Catholic Church and the foreign minister of Spain and agreed to release 52 of them. Is this the end of the status quo?
[Air Date: 7/09/2010]