CHAIRMAN'S MESSAGE
SUPPORTING EVERYDAY HEROES IN FLORIDA
Florida is helping those who help all of us. Governor DeSantis announced the Hometown Heroes Housing Program, which is available to over 50 critical professions, including law enforcement officers, firefighters, educators, healthcare professionals, childcare employees and active military or veterans, to purchase their first home.
Beginning June 1, eligible borrowers can apply for low-interest loans and receive up to $25,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance.
For more information about the Hometown Heroes Housing Program, including a list of eligible professions, visit www.floridahousing.org/hometownheroes <[link removed]>.
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FLORIDA
Florida’s economy is booming, and so are the state’s finances
Florida continues to outperform the nation economically, allowing for record investments in education, infrastructure and more, all while increasing our state reserves, Governor DeSantis said this week.
Top takeaways on this historic milestone:
- Florida’s reserves will top $20 billion for this fiscal year.
- Florida’s revenues have exceeded pre-pandemic estimates by more than $8 billion.
- No money from the Federal Government is included in Florida’s record $20 billion reserves.
- Florida’s unemployment rate has remained below the national rate for 17 consecutive months.
- Florida’s labor force grew by 3 percent in April 2022 over the year.
“By keeping our economy open, maintaining a low tax environment, and being fiscally responsible, Florida’s budget reserves have never been stronger,” Governor DeSantis said.
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Investing in Florida’s future
Governor DeSantis announced nearly $9 million in funding for Gadsden County communities for infrastructure and economic development projects across the county.
For months now, the Governor has been traveling the state, highlighting substantial investments in rural and urban communities, noting that infrastructure development is key to a thriving future.
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Senator Rubio endorsed by the Police Benevolent Association
Senator Rubio leading fight against forced vaccinations
Senator Marco Rubio is standing up against forced vaccinations with the introduction of the Defending Freedom of Conscience for Cadets and Midshipmen Act.
- The U.S. Air Force Academy recently announced that unvaccinated graduates would not be commissioned.
- Military graduates who are not commissioned could be forced to repay tuition and room and board expenses for their time at the Academy.
- Senator Rubio’s Defending Freedom of Conscience for Cadets and Midshipmen Act would prevent military graduates from being punished for their choice to not receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
“It is outrageous to punish young men and women who want nothing more than to serve their nation,” Rubio said. “These are the types of ridiculous, unnecessarily punitive measures that discourage patriotic Americans from joining the military.”
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AG Moody urges Floridians to prepare for active hurricane season
The 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season officially begins June 1, and Attorney General Moody has released Florida’s 2022 Hurricane Preparedness Guide, the state’s comprehensive resource for hurricane readiness.
“With forecasters predicting another active hurricane season, it’s important to begin preparations early,” Attorney General Moody said.
Download the 2022 Hurricane Preparedness Guide at MyFloridaLegal.com <[link removed]>.
Florida’s 14-day Disaster Preparedness sales tax holiday runs from May 28 through June 10 for supplies such as flashlights, radios, tarps, batteries and fire extinguishers.
For a list of all Florida’s sales tax holidays, floridarevenue.com/SalesTaxHolidays <[link removed]>.
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Florida’s economy really has been stronger than the nation’s
The data is in! Florida’s economy outpaced the nation as a direct result of Governor DeSantis’ policies that kept our state open, according to a report just issued by Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis on Florida’s Economic Resilience.
Key findings of Florida’s Economic Resiliency Report:
- Governor DeSantis’ refusal to implement statewide lockdowns was a pivotal contributor to Florida’s economic success.
- During the global pandemic, Florida’s economy continued to grow and outpaced the U.S. economy.
- Florida’s finance and real estate industries suffered no economic dip due to COVID-19.
- Florida’s COVID-19 policies allowed Florida’s economy to make a quick rebound, leading to exceptional growth.
“While we had a sense that Governor DeSantis’ willingness to fight back against lockdowns led to more wealth and opportunities in our state — we now have the data to back it up,” said CFO Patronis.
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LG Nuñez hosts roundtable to fight human and drug trafficking
Because the federal government refuses to enforce federal law at the border, Florida law enforcement must pick up the slack, the main topic of a roundtable led by Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez. By proactively blocking human traffickers and drug smugglers, Florida is seeing success. For instance, in 2021, the Florida Highway Patrol alone seized:
- 9,750 pounds of marijuana
- 115 pounds of cocaine
- 20 pounds of heroin
- 250 pounds of methamphetamine
- $4.4 million in U.S. currency
- $118.8 million in contraband
- 272 weapons
- These seizures resulted in 1,168 persons arrested and 2,308 felony charges.
“Unfortunately, we are in a position where we have to step up our efforts even more because politicians in D.C. and in some poorly-led states would rather leave these criminals on the street instead of putting them in prison, where they belong,” Lieutenant Governor Nuñez said.
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Monday, May 30 is Memorial Day, a time to remember those who gave everything in the name of freedom. We are blessed to call the freest nation home, but must never forget that freedom is not free.
RPOF Quarterly Meeting Update
Ryan Tyson and Ana Carbonell with the DeSantis campaign will be speaking at the RPOF June quarterly meeting in Jacksonville on Saturday June 11.
Ryan will introduce RNC National Political Trainer Brian Ruddle and Ana is the featured speaker at the Minority Engagement Committee meeting.
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