Forcing Silver Airways out of Broward could have “catastrophic and life-changing” effects for employees and local businesses, a national union leader warned as the county readies to decide whether to terminate the airline’s lease at the airport.
Broward County commissioners will consider terminating the lease for Silver Airways, saying the airline is behind in its rent at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood international Airport.
A federal judge on Tuesday blocked enforcement of a strict new Florida law that prohibits elected officials from paid lobbying on behalf of clients before any other government. The judge let stand, for now, another significant part of the new law that imposes a six-year ban on certain lobbying activities by former government officials once they leave office.