Baker Act Reform
Guests: Mary Zdanowicz and Linda Gregory Beginning January 1st 2005, changes to Florida’s Baker Act, proposed by the Florida Sheriff’s Association, were implemented. The new law allows court-ordered outpatient treatment for people with severe mental illnesses who have history of ...
Redistricting and Election Reform in Florida
Guest: Ben Wilcox According to Common Cause, during the last election cycle in Florida, not one incumbent for Congress or the State Legislature was defeated. That’s because Florida’s elected officials are choosing their voters instead of the voters choosing their ...
Universal Pre K
Guest: Roy Miller In 2002, Florida voters said they wanted universal pre-kindergarten options. With the program to begin in August this year, Florida legislators are failing to budget the money providers need. For less than one dollar per hour more ...