Gov. Scotts accomplishments: ECONOMY/JOBS Actions: • Governor Scott has paid down $3.6 billion of the state’s debt, and paid back $3.5 billion Florida owed to the federal government for unemployment insurance. • Governor Scott eliminated the tax on manufacturing equipment and machines, making Florida companies more competitive with other states and other nations. This is just one of 25 times that Governor Scott has cut taxes for families and job creators during his administration • Governor Scott has cut over 3,000 regulations and streamlined the permitting process for Florida business. Results: • Florida’s economy has turned around. Since Governor Scott took office, Florida has added over 560,000 private-sector jobs and the unemployment rate has dropped from 11.1 percent to 6.3 percent - that’s the third largest unemployment drop in the nation since December 2010. On top of this, Florida now has a $1.5 billion rainy day fund. • Over the month of February, Florida added over 32,000 new private-sector jobs, accounting for nearly 20% of all private-sector jobs added in the country that month. • And, over the month of March, Florida added the most private-sector jobs of any state in the country- 22,900 new private-sector jobs. • Florida’s private sector job growth month-to-month has been positive for 33 consecutive months, and the current unemployment rate is 6.3%, compared to 11.1% when Charlie Crist left the Governor’s Office. • Companies from across the country are moving to Florida because Governor Scott has created an attractive climate for business. Hertz relocated to Florida from New Jersey, adding at least 700 jobs. NAVY FEDERAL Credit Union will create 1,500 new jobs in the Northwest Florida region. Recently merged Office Depot and OfficeMax will setup a new global headquarters in Boca Raton, retaining 2,000 existing jobs and creating more. • The housing market has made a strong comeback and home sales continue to increase. Median home sale prices are increasing. The momentum in the market means more sellers are listing property. • Tourism is stronger than ever, with 95 million tourists coming to Florida in 2013. Every 85 tourists is another job. EDUCATION Actions: • On education, Governor Scott has implemented record state-based K-12 funding, merit-based pay for teachers, ended teacher tenure, and increased the standards of excellence in education for Florida students. • Governor Scott implemented $480 million in teacher pay raises in 2013. • In his new budget, Governor Scott has invested $18.84 billion for K-12, which would be the highest level ever in Florida’s history. • Governor Scott gave teachers a year-round, tax-free debit card with $250 for school supplies in 2013. • Florida state colleges that offer four-year degrees now all offer degrees for $10,000 so they’re affordable for Florida families. • Governor Scott has held the line on tuition – just because tuition in Florida is low is not a reason to increase it. Results: • According to The Progress in International Reading Literacy Study, Florida’s 4th grade students rank 2nd in the world for reading. • According to the National Council on Teacher Quality, for two years running, Florida has the best teachers in the country. • According to Education Week, Florida ranks 7th in the nation for K-12 achievement. 2014- 2015 “IT’S YOUR MONEY TAX CUT BUDGET” AND LEGISLATIVE SESSIONS WINS Main Points: • Governor Scott’s budget stands in stark contrast to the fiscal record of Charlie Crist. Governor Scott is cutting taxes once again, but Charlie Crist hasn’t ruled out raising taxes if he’s elected. Under Charlie Crist, Florida lost 832,000 jobs, increased state debt by $5 billion, and had double-digit unemployment. • The reason why Florida is in the position to cut taxes and reduce debt, while also investing record amounts into education is simple: Governor Scott has been a responsible steward of the state, growing jobs and cutting government waste. Session Success: • Working with the legislature, Governor Scott was able to secure $500 million in tax cuts for Florida families this year. • $400 million in tax and fee cuts will go directly to Florida families by rolling back motor vehicle taxes and fees to pre‐2009 levels. In 2009, Floridians experienced significant increases in various taxes related to the annual registration of motor vehicles, increasing the cost of registering a motor vehicle by an average of 54 percent. • Governor Scott has righted Charlie Crist’s wrongs and as a result, $400 million is going back into the pockets of Florida families. • The $500 million in tax cuts also includes a sales tax holiday on back to school supplies, a sales tax holiday for hurricane preparedness supplies, • This budget also includes record funding for education, putting the total state-based investment at $18.89 billion, the highest level ever in Florida history for K-12. • In addition, Governor Scott is going to right another one of Charlie Crist’s wrongs and repeal the 15 percent tuition differential and make higher education more affordable for every student. GOVERNOR SCOTT’S PERSONAL STORY • Governor Scott grew up in public housing and his parents struggled to make ends meet. He knows first-hand what it’s like to struggle and how important jobs are for our families. • Governor Scott served our country in the Navy then obtained an education that allowed him to build businesses and create jobs. He has lived the American dream and is focused on providing all Florida families the opportunity to succeed. • He is a husband (married at age 19), father of two married daughters, and grandfather to three boys.
Posted on: Sat, 24 May 2014 14:35:44 +0000
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