rssScott signs latest random drug testing of state employees bill
By Ashley Lopez |
03.20.12 | 11:40 am
Last night, Gov. Rick Scott signed into law the state’s second attempt to randomly drug test state employees.
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Sponsor of anti-Sharia law bill says it’s coming back next year
By Ashley Lopez |
03.15.12 | 2:59 pm
State Sen. Alan Hays, R-Umatilla, the sponsor of a controversial bill aimed at restricting the “application of foreign law” (specifically Sharia law) in courts in Florida, says he will bring the bill back next year.
Sharia law bill dies as Florida’s legislative session ends
By Ashley Lopez |
03.12.12 | 1:09 pm
A controversial bill aimed at restricting the “application of foreign law” (specifically Sharia law) in courts in Florida died on the floor of the state Senate late last Friday night, as the 2012 Legislative session came to a close.
Second attempt to randomly drug test state employees heads to Scott’s desk
By Ashley Lopez |
03.09.12 | 10:22 am
The Florida Senate has passed a bill that would allow state agencies to adopt a policy for randomly drug testing their employees. The bill, which already passed in the state House, passed the Senate this morning in a 26-14 vote and is now headed to the governor’s desk.
State employee drug testing bill heads for final vote today
By Ashley Lopez |
03.09.12 | 8:52 am
Today the Florida Senate will cast its final vote on a bill that would allow state agencies to adopt a policy for randomly drug testing their employees. If passed, the bill will move to the governor’s desk for signature. Labor groups and civil rights advocates have already warned that if the bill is signed into law, it will catapult the state into yet another lawsuit.
Senate panel okays state employee drug-testing bill in last committee stop
By Ashley Lopez |
03.02.12 | 5:33 pm
A bill that would allow state agencies to randomly drug test employees passed its final committee today. The bill passed today on the House floor and is now a step closer to Gov. Rick Scott’s desk.
Florida House passes bill aimed at cracking down on Sharia law in courts
By Ashley Lopez |
03.01.12 | 2:16 pm
A measure aimed at restricting the “application of foreign law,” specifically Sharia law, in courts in Florida passed the state House today in a 92-24 vote.
Senate panel passes anti-sharia bill without public testimony during ‘Muslim Day’ at Capitol
By Ashley Lopez |
02.28.12 | 3:04 pm
A Senate panel ended emotionally today after a group of people attending “Muslim Day” at the Capitol were shut out of speaking against a bill aimed at outlawing “foreign law” in family court cases. The measure, and past incarnations of it, have been touted by right-wing activists as an attempt to “stop the spread of Sharia in Florida.”
Scott-backed state employee drug-testing bill clears committees
By Ashley Lopez |
02.28.12 | 1:57 pm
A bill backed by Gov. Rick Scott that would allow state agencies to adopt a random drug testing policy passed its last committee stop in the Florida Senate today – moving it closer to a final vote in the Senate.
Anti-Islam group invades ‘Muslim Day’ at the Capitol
By Ashley Lopez |
02.28.12 | 11:12 am
Tom Trento, head of anti-Islam group United West, is in Tallahassee today, where he plans to host a live stream to coincide with events taking place during “Muslim Day” at the Capitol.
