COVID-19 legal protections going to DeSantis’ deskThe measure was a top priority for politically powerful business groups that had been pushing for the legal protections since the pandemic began in spring 2020.
Florida House eyes cuts for nursing homes, hospitalsA top priority of Florida House Speaker Chris Sprowls to extend the length of time that women with newborns can receive Medicaid benefits might be coming at the expense of nursing homes and hospitals.
Florida rescinds nursing home visitation ordersGov. Ron DeSantis’ administration has swept away four emergency orders dealing with visitors to nursing homes, just days before the Legislature is poised to pass a bill that would help shield the facilities from lawsuits associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gov. DeSantis rips the idea of ‘COVID-19 passports’Gov. Ron DeSantis has emphatically resisted placing restrictions on businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. But DeSantis this week suggested he may go after companies if they require customers to show proof that they are vaccinated, saying “it’s more than just a private decision.”
A Christian? An attorney? Comment raises questionsState Sen. Jeff Brandes said he was just joking when he said he was a “Christian, not an attorney,” but at least three senators have described Brandes’ remarks as offensive.
Should long-term care facilities in Florida be protected from COVID-19 lawsuits?The Republican-led Legislature has promised to fast-track legislation to protect Florida businesses from COVID-19 lawsuits, but shielding the state’s long-term care industry at the same time is proving thorny.
