Judge Permanently Strikes Down Welfare Drug Testing January 2, 2014 A Florida judge made permanent a temporary ban on a state law requiring welfare applicants undergo drug testing prior to receiving benefits this week.
State Officials Levy Fines On Company Behind Florida’s Troubled Unemployment Website December 30, 2013 After months of trouble following the launch of Florida's new unemployment benefits website, the state has begun fining Deloitte Consulting-- the contractor hired to create the new site.
Politicians Admit In Court Destroying Redistricting Records December 20, 2013 Florida Republican leaders admitted in court filings this week they destroyed documents related to the redistricting effort in 2012.
State Unemployment Problems Persist As Federal Benefits Run Out December 19, 2013 Problems persist with the state's unemployment website, as federal jobless benefits for thousands of Floridians expire.
Rick Scott Moves Further Away From Medicaid Expansion in Florida December 18, 2013 Gov. Rick Scott's vocal support for Medicaid expansion is waning.
Gov. Rick Scott’s Chief of Staff In Hot Water For ‘Misrepresenting’ Graduation Date December 12, 2013 Gov. Rick Scott’s chief of staff, Adam Hollingsworth, admitted this week that he told people he had a college degree when he actually didn’t.