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Friday, April 29 @ 7:30 PM and Sunday, May 1 @ 12:30 PM

ISSUE ONE: Immigration Bill in Florida Legislature
ISSUE TWO: Decrease in Businesses

This Week on Issues 04/29 & 05/01

Friday, April 29 @ 7:30 PM
Sunday, May 1 @ 12:30 PM

 

ISSUE ONE: Immigration Bills in Florida Legislature
Immigration reform continues to be a hot topic for the Florida legislature.  We discuss this week’s proceedings and how the immigration reform proposals may impact our state.

Guest:
Jorge Mursuli, Democracia
 

ISSUE TWO: Strength of Local Economy
Economist Manuel Lasaga joins us on the program to discuss the strength of the local and national economy and his thoughts on whether or not foreign investors will sell off their U.S. government bonds.

Guest:
Manuel Lasaga, Ph.D., StratInfo

Full Statement from State Sen. Anitere Flores on Immigration Reform

Issues approached State Senator Anitere Flores, R-District 38 for a statement on immigration reform in light of this week's legislative discussions.  Below is her full statement provided to us Thursday afternoon, bold added:

As of Wednesday, April 27th, Senate President Mike Haridopolos has decided to remove me as the one in charge from the Immigration reform bill. Senator JD Alexander, from Lake Wales, Florida will now take over this issue.

This move makes clear that the Senate has decided to take a different position on the bill than what had been approved at the Judiciary Committee. I’m not aware of what that position is. I’m eager to see what these proposals may be. However I suspect that they may not be consistent with a position that I can support.

 From the beginning of this process I said that I did not and would not support an Arizona Style bill for Florida, and that we needed a Florida solution for this complex issue. It would have been easier for me to stay out of the fray, but I felt that it was imperative for our south Florida community to have a voice in the matter. 

I am disappointed at the way this issue has been handled, but I remain committed to ensuring that our concerns are addressed. 

 

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Friday, April 22 @ 7:30 PM and Sunday, April 24 @ 12:30 PM 


ISSUE ONE: Legislative Review
ISSUE TWO: Downtown Revival
ISSUE THREE: Miami Lighthouse Anniversary

This Week on Issues - 4/22 & 4/24

Friday, April 22 @ 7:30 PM
Sunday, April 24 @ 12:30 PM

 

ISSUE ONE: Legislative Review
This year's state legislative session has explored a variety of controversial proposals, such as reforming Florida’s Supreme Court, cutting Medicaid, and Arizona-style immigration bills.  We discuss these and other legislative news.

Guest:
Sean Foreman, Ph.D., Barry University

ISSUE TWO: Downtown Revival
Downtown Miami—once viewed solely as a commercial district—has welcomed an influx of residents within the last couple of years.  But does the area have enough services to meet the demand?

Guest:
Tony Alonso, Downtown Development Authority

ISSUE THREE: Miami Lighthouse Anniversary
The Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired celebrates 80 years of serving the community. Lighthouse president Virginia Jacko joins us on the program to tell us more about this important milestone.

Guest:
Virginia Jacko, Miami Lighthouse for the Blind

Miami Lighthouse for the Blind Celebrates 80th Year

Established in 1931, Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired is the oldest and largest private agency in Florida to serve people of all ages who are blind or the visually impaired. Among some of the services provided are; Braille lessons, year-round music education and programs that enable blind and visually impaired persons to regain independent living skills.

To watch President and CEO Virginia Jacko on this week's Issues, tune in to WPBT2 on Friday, April 22nd at 7:30 PM or Sunday, April 24th at 12:30 PM.

     

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Friday, April 15 @ 7:30 PM and Sunday, April 17 @ 12:30 PM 

ISSUE ONE: Jackson Names New CEO
ISSUE TWO: Miami-Dade Special Election Candidates

This Week on Issues - 4/15 & 4/17

Friday, April 15 @ 7:30 PM
Sunday, April 17 @ 12:30 PM

 

ISSUE ONE: Jackson Names New CEO
On Wednesday, the Miami-Dade County Public Health Trust voted to install banker and former City of Miami Manager Carlos Migoya as the new CEO of Jackson Health.  Marcos Lapcuic, the chair-elect of the Trust joins us to discuss the Migoya pick and the hospital’s relationship with the University of Miami.

Guest:
Marcos Lapciuc, Miami-Dade County Public Health Trust

 

ISSUE TWO: Miami-Dade Special Election Candidates
After weeks of rumors and early electioneering, we now have a clear picture of who is running for the open seats of Miami-Dade County mayor, commission district 13, and state representative district 110.  Is this South Florida’s usual case of political musical chairs?

Guests:
Tim Elfrink, Miami New Times
Joy Reid, The Miami Herald
Frank Rollason, Biscayne Times

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Friday, April 8 @ 7:30 PM and Sunday, April 10 @ 12:30 PM

ISSUE ONE: Charter Reform with Norman Braman
ISSUE TWO: Increase in Citizens’ Rates?

This Week on Issues - 4/08 & 4/10

Friday, April 8 @ 7:30 PM
Sunday, April 10 @ 12:30 PM

 
ISSUE ONE: Charter Reform with Norman Braman
Businessman Norman Braman joins us on the program to discuss charter reform and whether or not he plans to push for the recall of more Miami-Dade County Commissioners.

Guest: 
Norman Braman, Braman Management Association


ISSUE TWO: Increase in Citizens’ Rates?
The Florida Legislature has bills in both the state House and the Senate proposing at least a 15 percent rate increase in state-run Citizens’ Property Insurance, amongst other reforms.  What changes are being proposed and how would they affect the average homeowner?

Guests:
Michael Maxwell, Nova Southeastern University
Julie Patel, SunSentinel