Shame on the media, but you probably haven't heard past the baseless calls for impeachment-- the economy is THRIVING. The September jobs report once again showed the economy under President Trump is strong. Hispanic and African American unemployment remains at record lows, 136,000 jobs were created in September alone, and unemployment dropped to 3.5%, the lowest in 50 years. The good news doesn't stop there--under the strong Conservative Leadership of Governor Ron DeSantis and our state's Legislature, Florida's annual private-sector job growth is outpacing the nation!

Now wouldn't it be nice if the Democrats and media put their witch hunt aside and focused on issues that really mattered to Americans? In the meantime, Floridians will be enjoying the strong economy President Trump and Conservative leadership provided, and remembering this charade when they cast their ballot in November.

Joe

DeSantis tries to lure companies in New York
Governor DeSantis visited New York to highlight Florida's low taxes, top rated university system, and strong workforce. He met companies to discuss the benefits of expanding in Florida with our friendly business climate.

Jobs report: Florida jobless rate at 3.2 percent in September
Thanks to strong Conservative leadership and Florida's business friendly environment, the Sunshine State's economy is thriving, unemployment is at a low of 3.2%, and our annual private-sector job growth is outpacing the nation.

• Florida added 215,000 private-sector jobs over the year
• Florida’s annual private-sector job growth rate of 2.8 percent continues to outpace the national job growth rate of 1.6 percent.
• The labor force continued to grow with 154,000 entering the labor force over the year at an annual growth rate of 1.5 percent.
• Florida job postings showed 277,495 openings in September 2019
• Consumer Sentiment Index is 97.3 in September 2019.

DeSantis in Jupiter: Governor unveils plan to stop toxic algae, sewage spills
Governor DeSantis proposed legislation to protect, conserve, and manage the state's natural resources, by having inspections, maintenance and replacement plans for waste water systems to avoid future problems.

“The health of our state depends on the health and quality of our water,” said Governor DeSantis. “That is why I am proposing legislation to expedite the improvement of our water quality throughout Florida. These comprehensive proposals, recommended by the Blue-Green Algae Task Force, will greatly aid the Department of Environmental Protection in our mission to enhance the quality of our state’s most precious natural resource.”

Eastern Florida State College Among Institutions Supporting ‘Last Mile College Completion Program’
Governor Ron DeSantis, the Florida Department of Education and the Florida College System announced that all 28 Florida Colleges, including Eastern Florida State College, support the “Last Mile College Completion Program” and are voluntarily providing scholarships to eligible students using existing resources before receiving funding from the Legislature.

Gov. Ron DeSantis announces increase in starting salary to $47,500 for Florida teachers
Governor DeSantis proposed increasing the minimum salary for teachers across the state to $47,500. Currently Florida ranks 26th for teacher pay, this investment would make Florida 2nd in the nation.

“We are experiencing a teacher shortage in Florida,” said Governor DeSantis. “With a strong economy and plenty of jobs available in other fields, unfortunately too many college graduates are unwilling to enter the teaching profession. My proposal to increase the minimum salary for teachers to $47,500 will help alleviate this shortage and elevate the teaching profession to the level of appreciation it deserves. This is long overdue, and I look forward to working with the legislature to make this a reality.”

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces FDEM has Awarded More Than $1 Billion for Hurricane Recovery Since January 8
Governor Ron DeSantis announced more than one billion in hurricane recovery funding has been awarded since January 8, thanks to major policy and procedure changes that allow funding to be distributed as fast as possible.

“As of today, we’ve paid out more than one billion dollars for hurricane recovery in this administration, which is also is a testament to our unwavering commitment to every community impacted by recent hurricanes,” said Governor DeSantis. “I’m proud of the work we’ve put in, the steps we’ve taken at the state level and the support we have received at the federal level, which have all culminated to make this announcement possible. I will continue to examine every hurricane recovery resource and every power in my executive authority to ensure that these communities continue to rebuild.”

CFO Jimmy Patronis’ Hurricane Michael Insurance Village Assists Consumers With Over $1.4 Million in Claims
CFO Jimmy Patronis held a Hurricane Michael Insurance Village event last week to provide an opportunity for Panhandle residents facing insurance issues to meet with their insurance company in person to work towards settling their claim. It was a huge success, they assisted consumers with over $1.4 million in claims.

CFO Jimmy Patronis said, “One year ago, the Florida Panhandle was changed forever by Hurricane Michael. Unfortunately, the recovery has been hampered by the more than 17,000 outstanding insurance claims left open a full year after the storm. This weekend, my Consumer Services Team hosted 30 insurance companies at our Hurricane Michael Insurance Village in Panama City where an estimated $1,451,815 in claims payments have been made to consumers after meeting with their insurance company in person.

Darcy Abbott named state’s Disaster Recovery Mental Health Coordinator
First Lady Casey DeSantis announced the hiring of the first Disaster Recovery Mental Health Coordinator in Florida’s history, Darcy Abbot. She will focus solely on helping communities obtain critical mental health services following a disaster.

AG Moody to Investigate Over 20 Vaping Companies in Florida
AG Ashley Moody announced a major investigation into vaping companies doing business in Florida. She will be looking into the marketing and selling practices of e-cigarette products by more than 20 companies selling in Florida, due to the dramatic increase in vaping among Florida youth.

Fraud Free Florida
CFO Jimmy Patronis launched Fraud Free Florida to protect Florida’s large population, especially seniors, from scam artists. The initiative will bring together statewide law enforcement officials, local state attorneys, and private sector stakeholders to help Florida stay ahead of new scams and take on rampant fraud already taking place.