Thursday, November 03, 2011

Gov. Scott to appeal order barring
drug-testing for welfare recipients

Gov. Rick Scott announced Thursday that the state was appealing a preliminary injunction that stopped the drug testing of welfare applicants.

"It's disappointing – but not surprising -- that the governor has instructed his attorneys to continue defending the indefensible," said ACLU Executive Director Howard Simon.

Read the Orlando Sentinel report here. And see previous posts here, here and here.