Capitol Update is a weekly review of state government. Topics this week include:
The Florida Education Association claimed a first victory in a lawsuit against a state order to reopen classrooms or risk losing state funds – which the Commissioner of Education believes the state will ultimately win.
Five months into a nursing home visitation ban due to the pandemic, a task force finalized suggestions on how to best allow visitors back – which included allowing some to hug their loved ones.
With more water management board seats expiring across the state, one member from Southwest Florida warned against trying to do business without a quorum.
