Tag: Rick Scott
Wilton Manors Applauds HB 7013 Ending Florida Law Banning Gay Adoption
On June 11, 2015, Florida Governor Rick Scott signed HB 7013, legislation that relates to adoption and foster care. In addition to awarding incentive payments to community-based care lead agencies (CBCs) and their subcontractors for achieving specified adoption performance standards, the bill also removes the nearly 40-year old ban on adoption by gay and lesbian Floridians from Florida law.
I Was Wrong About GOP Florida Governor Rick Scott
Drawnlines readers have read some harsh words about Rick Scott. During last year’s primary election cycle I was – shall we say – decidedly for the other guy. When a good friend told me she was considering supporting Rick Scott, I thought she was kidding. When she said she might work for his campaign, I almost passed out in horror.