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Plans for a new ‘marijuana court’ advance in Broward; addressing racial disparity in arrests
By Dan Christensen
BrowardBulldog.org
Since the birth of drug court in South Florida nearly 25 years ago, so-called problem-solving courts have proliferated in courthouses across the country. Now a new idea that would take judicial specialization a step further could debut soon in Broward after its tentative approval Friday by Broward State Attorney Mike Satz. -
Findings of racial disparity in Broward marijuana arrests pits Satz, Finkelstein
By Dan Christensen
BrowardBulldog.org
Recent findings that blacks are much more likely than whites to be arrested for marijuana possession in Broward has led State Attorney Mike Satz to issue an unusual personal defense of himself, his office and local police. -
“Raw nerves” in push to improve Dixie Highway in Fort Lauderdale neighborhood
By William Hladky
BrowardBulldog.org
Bitter disagreement over a proposed Dixie Highway improvement project is pitting neighbor against neighbor in Fort Lauderdale’s Middle River Terrace neighborhood. -
Defiant Hallandale commissioners reject call for new legal opinion on CRA spending
By William Gjebre
BrowardBulldog.org
Hallandale Beach city commissioners have shot down a request from a legislative committee that it seek a new opinion from the Florida Attorney General on how community redevelopment funds can be spent and abide by the ruling. -
Hallandale may seek Attorney General opinion on CRA spending; statewide impact seen
By William Gjebre
BrowardBulldog.org
Hallandale Beach city commissioners on Wednesday will consider asking the Florida Attorney General for a ruling on how community redevelopment funds can be spent, a decision that could have a far-reaching impact.
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