Governor Rick Scott today highlighted investments in the Florida Families First budget that ensures the continued protections of Florida families and visitors to Florida.  The Florida Families First budget provides necessary resources to our state and local criminal justice agencies and the judicial branch to ensure the safety and protection of Florida families and visitors [...]

Governor Rick Scott today highlighted the Florida Families First  budget’s strategic investments to improve Florida’s infrastructure. Governor Scott said, “Florida’s infrastructure is ranked the best in the nation by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. The Florida Families First budget will help ensure we stay number one by fully-funding the Department of Transportation’s Work Program, [...]

Governor Rick Scott today highlighted the Florida Families First budget investments to protect Florida’s natural treasures. Governor Scott said, “This budget makes important investments to protect our natural treasures for future generations.  From our beaches to the Everglades to our natural springs and parks, Florida has been blessed with a multitude of natural treasures. This [...]

Governor Rick Scott today highlighted the Florida Families First budget that includes $20.3 billion in total funding for K-12 education, an increase of $1.08 billion over last year’s budget. Specifically, the Florida Education Finance Program (FEFP) was increased by $1 billion for a total of $18.3 billion for the 2013-14 school year. This represents per [...]

Governor Rick Scott today highlighted the state budget’s investments in economic development efforts focused on creating jobs and opportunities for Florida families. Governor Rick Scott said, “The priorities outlined in this budget will continue to make Florida the perfect climate for business. Florida’s unemployment rate dropped faster than anywhere else in the country except one [...]