Drug Testing and Assistance Programs – Florida

Scott signs welfare drug testing bill, By Michael C. Bender, May 31, 2011, Miami Herald: “Floridians must submit urine, blood or hair samples for drug testing before receiving cash benefits from the state under a bill Gov. Rick Scott signed into law Tuesday. ‘The goal of this is to make sure we don’t waste taxpayers’ money,’ Scott said. ‘And hopefully more people will focus on not using illegal drugs.’ The new law fulfills a campaign pledge from Scott, but has raised legal questions. The ACLU of Florida has signaled it might sue over the law…”