Rick Scott's State of the State today

Today is the day that Governor Rick Scott will deliver his State of the State Address.  The big difference in his State Address and the Mayor of Lake Worth, Pam Triolo's City Address is the obvious--it is about the entire State of Florida and 2) it's not two weeks before an election...he's not using it for any political gain or any subtle push for his preferred politicians.

As his speech is well after the election, his address will be on actual promises fulfilled or on their way of completion.  He won't be taking credit for anything in the works prior to his being governor.  Here are a few things he has done:

• He has reduced unemployment from 11 percent to 6 percent.

• He rejected federal  money for the high speed rail

• He reduced the deficit from $5.2 billion to $3.6 billion.

• He cut taxes 24 times.

• He reduced property and business taxes.

• He reduced over 2000 state regulations in order to attract businesses.

• He has visited many states trying to recruit top companies to locate in Florida,

• He created over 400,000 jobs.

• He has reduced testing in schools and has brought $124 million into a school recognition program

• He increased tourism in 2014 by 3.9% up to 97.3 million visitors

Read more here: http://www.bradenton.com/2014/01/13/4929371_gov-rick-scotts-list-of-achievements.html?rh=1#storylink=cpy