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A New Gateway To South Florida

State Rep. Barbara Watson on Transportation and Infrastructure Improvements to Miami Gardens

Posted Feb 21, 2019

With the 2019 state legislative session well underway, one South Florida Representative is working on big plans to expand the city of Miami Gardens into a new gateway for the area. Representative Barbara Watson explains her plans on improving transportation and infrastructure. Interview recorded: February 13th, 2019

Hosted by: Nathalia Ortiz Produced by: Florida Newsmakers Team

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