Rick Scott: Drug Testing State Employees Is ‘Common Sense’ Means Of Ensuring Safe Workplace

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Florida Gov. Rick Scott on Thursday released the following statement after a judge blocked a law that allowed random drug testing of state employees:

“As I have repeatedly explained, I believe that drug testing state employees is a common sense means of ensuring a safe, efficient and productive workforce.  That is why so many private employers drug test, and why the public and Florida’s taxpayers overwhelmingly support this policy.  I respectfully disagree with the court’s ruling and will pursue the case on appeal.”

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