On Tuesday, Senator Arthenia Joyner and Senator Thad Altman filed an emergency lawsuit pertaining to the high Speed rail issue with the Florida Supreme Court against the Governor of Florida. The basis of the lawsuit states that Governor Rick Scott does not have the right to refuse the federal funding for the high speed rail project.

Some residents shared their opinions about the bold move by Senator Joyner.

Dr. Samuel Wright (right) said, “I was ecstatic to hear the report regarding the lawsuit Senator Joyner and Senator Thad Altman filed. …”

Mrs. Tina Wright

Mrs. Tina Wright said, “She should be commended for displaying the courage to question the lawful intent of a counterpart.”

Joe Robinson said, “We are so glad that Senator Arthenia Joyner had the courage to file the lawsuit to enforce the laws on the books concerning High Speed Rail.  We elected her to fight for the people in the State of Florida and she has done that over the years. …”