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The MDX: Driving Miami into the abyss of more sprawl ... by gimleteye

Eye On Miami

The board of the Miami Dade Expressway Authority, or MDX, is in the midst of approving the extension of the Dolphin Expressway/ SR 836 south into farmland and open space and needs to hear from the public why that is a terrible, horrendous idea. What is... »

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FLA Legislature's No Shame on Lobbyists

Pushing Rope

The elected leadership in both parties in Florida don't even hide their incestuous relationship with lobbyists. They hold luncheons for lobbyists to hand them checks and then brag about it the the media."We thought this would be an easier way to get ev... »

Mayor Gimenez' first veto: the lobbying contract ... by gimleteye

Eye On Miami

Good for Mayor Carlos Gimenez, vetoing the Tallahassee lobbying contract that increased lobbying fees through a measure by county commissioners originally intended to reduce fees. Along with many others, we laughed at the county commissioners' performa... »

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Can't tame the lobbyists ... by gimleteye

Eye On Miami

Even by EOM standards, the Miami Herald's, "Miami-Dade Commission aims to cut lobbying tab, ends up paying $50,000 more" is an eye-popper. The thirteen members of the commission, under the direction of chairman Joe Martinez, could not put to rest the n... »

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An Essay: On the Second Day of Christmas ... by gimleteye

Eye On Miami

(Part10)  The international law firm, Greenberg Traurig,deserves its own niche in the 12 Days of Christmas. Greenberg is one of thelargest and most sophisticated law firms in the nation. Locally it is the black hat operator of what is known to insiders... »

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