Governor Ron DeSantis today spoke at a ‘Keep Florida Free Pit Stop’ in Orange County, where he earned an endorsement from the Florida State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. The FSHCC actively promotes the economic growth and development of Hispanic entrepreneurs.
Governor Ron DeSantis said:
“From keeping our state open for business to increasing workforce development, it’s clear why Florida workers are thriving. While other states locked people down, Florida lifted people up. We delivered the largest tax relief package in Florida history. We are working to blunt the impact of Bidenflation while protecting workers at every turn. I am grateful for the Florida State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s support.”
Julio Fuentes President and CEO Florida State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce said:
“Governor DeSantis is a leader who understands the needs of Florida’s small businesses and the people here who work hard every day. He has taken Florida through difficult times with a steady hand, and given us all a reason to believe Florida’s future is bright. For these and many other reasons, we at the Florida State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce are proud to endorse Gov. DeSantis for a second term as Governor of Florida.”
Background:
- Thanks to Governor DeSantis’ commitment to Keeping Florida Free, Florida businesses remained open through the pandemic, Florida leads the nation in new business formations, and Florida’s labor force has grown at a faster rate than the national average.
- Inflation is an invisible tax weighing on families across Florida and the nation. Governor DeSantis is fighting back against Biden’s reckless policies with the largest tax relief package in Florida history, providing tax relief.
- Florida welcomed nearly 118 million domestic visitors in 2021, the highest level in state history
- In 2021, Florida’s market share of overseas travelers was 44.6% of the nation’s total, the highest any state has ever achieved.
- The FY 2021-2022 state surplus tops $21.8 billion, the highest in state history.
- In 2019, Governor DeSantis set the goal of making Florida the number one state in the nation for workforce education by 2030.
- Since taking office, Governor DeSantis has allocated $3.5 billion for workforce education and training initiatives. He has required an annual review of Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses to ensure that course offerings are aligned with market demands.
- Since 2018, our Florida colleges and district technical colleges have awarded over 500,000 workforce certificates and degrees. Florida has also added more than 50 new apprenticeship programs since 2019.
- Initiatives like these allow students to enter the workforce in high-demand fields without mounting debt.
- Additionally, Governor DeSantis is working to ensure affordable housing options for our labor force by putting $363 million toward affordable housing initiatives, the highest funding level in 15 years.
- This announcement follows several other endorsements of the Governor’s re-election campaign by the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association, Florida Retail Federation, National Coalition of Frontline Workers, Florida Transportation Builders’ Association, National Federation of Independent Business Florida PAC, Florida Trucking Association PAC, Associated Builders and Contractors of Florida, the Florida Home Builders Association, and endorsed by every major law enforcement organization in the state.
- In Florida, Charlie Crist approved the largest tax increase in state history, and in Washington, Crist voted for the largest tax increase in American history.
- More information on Governor DeSantis’ policy achievements and how Florida’s economy is outpacing the nation can be found in the DeSantis Playbook here.
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