Scott Unhappy with Enterprise Florida Lack of Cash
March 2nd, 2016 by Mike Vasilinda
Governor Rick Scott’s top two priorities this legislative session have been a billion dollar tax cut and the creation of a 250 million dollar fund to lure new businesses. As lawmakers finish spending plans, Scott is getting about 400 million in tax cuts and nothing for new industries. Scott said today he is still working with lawmakers on the tax cuts, but conceded the economic development cash is likely dead.
“We have about 277 projects right now at enterprise Florida. It would be about 50 thousand jobs if we got all those. Now, unfortunately, those are all going to go away. that’s too bad because there will be individuals who will not have a job because of this decision” said Scott.
Scott has the final word on the budget with his veto pen. Last year he vetoed 461 million dollars in legislative projects.
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