Tag: Governor Rick Scott
Florida’s Unemployment Drops 2.1 Percentage Points
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Florida Governor Rick Scott announced today that Florida's unemployment rate went down again in the last month of 2011 to 9.9 percent. A total of 5,100 new private-sector jobs were also added in December, solidifying Florida's status as one of the nation's leaders in job creation last year.
Fla. Gov. Scott and Colt’s Manufacturing Co. Announce New Jobs Coming to Osceola County
OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Today, Colt's Manufacturing Co. LLC announced its commitment to create 63 jobs in Osceola County for its new regional headquarters and product manufacturing center.
Florida breaks through 100,000 Jobs Barrier
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- New job creation and unemployment numbers were released this month showing unemployment down from 10.6 percent last month and 12 percent in December, to 10.3 percent October.
Statement from Florida Governor Rick Scott on Failed Deficit Reduction Talks
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- It is unfortunate that after months of debate the congressional 'super committee' charged with finding $1.2 trillion in budget savings failed to make the difficult choices needed to begin fixing our nation’s out of control debt.
Fla. Gov. Scott Appoints David Darm to the Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged
Tallahassee, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Governor Rick Scott today announced the reappointment of David Darm to the Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged.
Darm, of...
Statement from Florida Governor Rick Scott Regarding the Death of Osama bin Laden
Tallahassee, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ –- “The death of Osama Bin Laden marks a great victory for Americans and for freedom-loving people worldwide. Finally, some...
Fla. Gov. Rick Scott Announces Florida Crime Rate at 40-Year Low
Tallahassee, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -– Governor Rick Scott and Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Commissioner Gerald Bailey today announced the State’s crime rate...
Fla. Gov. Scott Appoints Three to Board of Trustees, Florida Gulf Coast University
Tallahassee, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -– Governor Rick Scott today announced the reappointment of Larry D. Hart and the appointments of Dorene S. McShea and...
Fla. Gov. Scott Appoints Eight to District Board of Trustees, Daytona State College
Tallahassee, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -– Governor Rick Scott on Monday (April 25) announced four reappointments and four appointments to the District Board of Trustees,...
Fla. Governor Scott Names Health Care Leadership Team
Tallahassee, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -– Today, Governor Rick Scott named Dr. Frank Farmer as Florida’s Surgeon General and announced he will retain Liz Dudek...
Fla. Gov. Scott Launches Website and Opens State Salary Database to the Public
Tallahassee, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Governor Rick Scott today launched a new website that will serve the public by providing access to frequently requested...
Fla. Gov. Scott Appoints Two to the Florida Transportation Commission
Tallahassee, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Governor Rick Scott today announced the appointments of Manuel “Manny” L. Maroño of Sweetwater and Jay N. Trumbull of...
Tough New Rules for Convicted Felons in Florida
Tallahassee, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Governor Scott and members of the Cabinet voted unanimously today to tighten the rules of executive clemency, which will...
Fla. Gov. Rick Scott Accepts Bids for State Airplanes Saving Floridians Millions of Dollars
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- In fulfillment of another campaign promise, Governor Rick Scott today has directed the Department of Management Services to accept...
Florida Gov. Scott Unveils Florida’s First ‘Jobs Budget’ Before a Capacity Crowd in Eustis
EUSTIS, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Governor Rick Scott, unveiled the state’s first “Jobs Budget” before a capacity crowd in Eustis, today. The Governor said...
Fla. Governor Rick Scott Fulfills First Campaign Promises to Hold Government Accountable
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Immediately after being sworn-in as Florida’s 45th governor, Gov. Rick Scott fulfilled campaign promises by signing executive orders to...
Florida Governor Rick Scott Inaugural Address Jan. 2011
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -– As Prepared for Delivery: Thank you! Governor Crist, thank you for your graciousness. Mr. President, Mr. Speaker, Members of...
