Erik Fresen
Sun Life Stadium Bill Dies In Legislature
The future of Sun Life Stadium, and possibly future Super Bowls in South Florida, is up in the air Friday afternoon after the Florida House of Representatives failed to take up a bill dealing with the renovation of Sun Life Stadium.
Fla. House, Senate Agree To $480M For School Pay
Gov. Rick Scott will get the $480 million he wanted for education pay raises. But barring a last-minute change of heart by legislative negotiators, he will not get an across-the-board, $2,500 increase for classroom teachers.
Miami-Dade Considers Supporting Fins Tax Plan
It’s a well-known issue: tax-funded sports stadiums in Miami. Now it’s back on the Miami-Dade County Commission’s agenda.
New House Gambling Bill Emerges For Friday Hearing
In a key test for casino gambling in Florida, a House subcommittee Friday will take up a revised bill that would allow up to three destination resort casinos in Miami-Dade and Broward counties.
Eliott’s Insight – Diplomat in Running For Mega Casino
Add one more name to the list of possible locations for a Las Vegas-style destination casino in South Florida:Â the Diplomat Hotel in Hollywood. Republican State Sen. Ellyn Bogdanoff, whose district includes parts of Broward […]
Battle Lines Being Drawn Over Destination Resorts Bills
The battle lines are being drawn over the controversial Destination Resorts Act which would allow mega resort casinos at three locations in South Florida.
Destination Resort Sponsors Defend Casino Bill
Lawmakers sponsoring the resort casino bill have seen a growing chorus of opposition to bill, and on Thursday they defended it to a roomful of reporters, saying it would better regulate gambling and provide jobs.
S. Fla. Lawmakers Gamble On Destination Resorts Bill
Two South Florida lawmakers are betting casino resorts are just what we need to boost the bottom line.
S. Florida Lawmakers To File Casino Resorts Bill
Could casino resorts be just what Florida needs to boost the bottom line? Miami-Dade state Rep. Erik Fresen and state Senator Ellyn Bogdanoff are betting on it.
I-Team: Lawmakers React To Charter School FCAT Failures
Of Florida’s 2,280 public elementary and middle schools, only 17 scored an “F” on the FCAT. Of the state’s 270 Charter elementary and middle schools, 15 flunked.
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