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Newspaper Catches Speeding Cops

February 21, 2012

Howard Goodman: In a three-month investigation, the Sun Sentinel documented nearly 800 police officers from a dozen agencies driving at 90 mph to 130 mph on the region's toll roads. Many times, they weren't on duty -- just commuting to and from work.

Lobbyists Set Spending Record

February 19, 2012

Howard Goodman: Everyone knows why deep-pocketed interests are spending money on Tallahassee insiders. Money equals influence.

First Cuban-American Confirmed for Appeals Bench

February 16, 2012

Howard Goodman: The foot-dragging on confirming Adalberto Jose Jordan's nomination was so pronounced and so unnecessary that one political writer asked if Republicans have a death wish when it comes to Latino voters.

Showdown Looms Over Private Prisons

February 14, 2012

Howard Goodman: The state Senate appears ready for battle over a GOP plan to turn over a lot more of the state's prisons to private companies.

Florida Fights Back at ‘Real-Life Stephen Colbert’

February 12, 2012

Howard Goodman: Dubbed "PAC-Man," Broward County resident Josue Larose has formed 330 political action committees.

For Florida Members of Congress, Government Spending Close to Home

February 10, 2012

Howard Goodman: Two Florida Congressional representatives are on a list of lawmakers who steered millions in taxpayer dollars to businesses that employed their children.