WASHINGTON – Today, Chad Griffin, President of the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, issued the following statement in response to the announcement that the NCAA will not host any future events – from Final Four championships to education conferences – in cities without LGBT inclusive non-discrimination laws.

The City of Fort Lauderdale will temporarily return to using free chlorine in its drinking water system. This regularly scheduled preventive maintenance procedure will begin at 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 10, 2016 and will end at 9 a.m. Tuesday, June 14, 2016.

Free chlorination is a common practice for water systems using combined chlorine disinfection. The chlorination period is anticipated to be transparent to water customers; however, some may notice a slight change in the taste or smell of their tap water

More than $171,000 in grants were awarded by the Broward Education Foundation to 289 teachers at the Innovative Teacher Grant Awards Ceremony recognizing Broward County Public School teachers who created innovative programs for students. The event was generously sponsored by BrightStar Credit Union and the University of Phoenix.