Florida Rep. Gov. Rick Scott Signs Discriminatory Antidiscrimination Order

Florida Republican Gov. Rick Scott, who took office this week, has signed an executive order addressing diversity in state employment but did not include protections for sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. 

Wonk Room reports that the order sets the tone of Scott's administration, which has equality advocates duly disappointed.

“It’s a message to us that it’s not going to be a gay friendly administration in Tallahassee,” said Rand Hoch, president of the Palm Beach County Human Rights Council, which had lobbied for a comprehensive antidiscrimination order. 

Florida has no employment antidiscrimination protections for LGBT individuals. 

Read the articlehere. 

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