Post by Logan on Jun 26, 2016 2:19:13 GMT -6
TALLAHASSEE With a continuing deadlock on federal funding for the Zika virus, Gov. Rick Scott today used his emergency executive authority to provide $26.2 million in state funding to prepare and prevent the spread of the virus in Florida.
Here is the statement from his office:
Read more: politics.heraldtribune.com/2016/06/23/scott-authorizes-26-million-in-emergency-funding-for-zika/
Here is the statement from his office:
Today, Governor Rick Scott announced that he will use his emergency executive authority to allocate $26.2 million in state funds for Zika preparedness, prevention and response in Florida. This decision follows the federal government’s failure to take immediate action to approve funding for Zika preparedness by June 1st, the start of hurricane season. The $26.2 million from the state’s General Revenue fund will only be released as needed and will be spent solely for the purpose of Zika preparedness, including:
Mosquito surveillance and abatement;
Training for mosquito control technicians;
Enhanced laboratory capacity; and The purchase of CDC Zika Prevention Kits.
Mosquito surveillance and abatement;
Training for mosquito control technicians;
Enhanced laboratory capacity; and The purchase of CDC Zika Prevention Kits.
Read more: politics.heraldtribune.com/2016/06/23/scott-authorizes-26-million-in-emergency-funding-for-zika/