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Lobbyists, lawmakers hit jackpot as Mardi Gras Casino pays out big to shed greyhound racing
By Dan Christensen
BrowardBulldog.org
The owner of Hallandale Beach’s Mardis Gras Gaming has paid a squad of lobbyists hundreds of thousands of dollars to sew up passage of a bill that would let it shed its moribund dog-racing business, but keep its lucrative slot machines and poker games. -
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Wexler congressional aide got kickback in campaign deal; pleads guilty to federal tax charge
By Dan Christensen
BrowardBulldog.org
An aide and fundraiser to former Congressman Robert Wexler has pleaded guilty in federal court to providing false information to the Internal Revenue Service about a $15,000 kickback she received during a controversial real estate transaction by the South Florida Democrat’s campaign. -
Weston mom’s lawsuit alleging false advertising by Enfamil leads to $12 million settlement
By Donna Gehrke-White
BrowardBulldog.org
The manufacturer of Enfamil has agreed to pay up to $12 million to settle a class-action lawsuit after a Weston mom alleged in federal court that the pricey, but popular baby formula had falsely advertised that it contained nutrients not available in other products. -
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Loophole in law lets lobbyists dodge disclosure at South Florida Water Management District
By Dan Christensen
BrowardBulldog.org
The South Florida Water District uses a loophole in state law to avoid requiring lobbyists to register and disclose who hired them, which officials they seek to influence and how much they are being paid. -
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Local governments feel the pain at the pump, turn to cash reserves and technology to save fuel
By Karla Bowsher
BrowardBulldog.org
Much like everyday drivers floored by soaring gas prices, Broward County governments with large vehicle fleets have been forced to dip into reserves to keep their cars, trucks and buses rolling.
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