Florida Democratic Party Issues Statement on Gov. Scott’s New Budget
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"Today's budget is more of the same - and more importantly, under Scott, Florida has cut investment in growth, leaving middle-class families with fewer well-paying jobs and fewer economic opportunities.
"At every turn, Scott is proving he's only ever looking out for himself, and he can't run away from seven years of budgets that have left hardworking Floridians worse off than when he took office."
SEVEN YEARS OF BAD BUDGETS AND UNFULFILLED PROMISES AS REPORTED BY THE INDEPENDENT PRESS:
SCOTT HAS FAILED TO LIVE UP TO HIS JOB PROMISES TO FLORIDIANS, IS PUSHING TAX PLAN THAT WOULD BENEFIT HIMSELF
Pensacola News Journal Editorial Board: "More Than Half The State Simply Hasn't Seen What Scott Promised To Deliver" On Jobs. "More than half the state simply hasn't seen what
More than half - 36 - of Florida's 67 counties have lost jobs. There is a strong inconsistency in economy recovery from the urban areas,"
Palm Beach Post Editorial Board Criticized Scott For Bragging About FL's Low Wages. "Gov.
Headline: Gov. Scott Would Be A Big Winner Under GOP Tax Plan. [
SCOTT SIGNED BUDGETS SLASHING FUNDING FOR K-12 AND HIGHER EDUCATION
Scott Cut
In 2011, The Budget Signed By Scott Raised Tuition For State Universities By 8 Percent. "Under Scott's first approved budget in 2011, the base tuition for universities increased by 8 percent." [PolitiFact, 8/2/13]
2017: Scott Signed "Horrendous" Budget That Further Dismantled Public Education. "Peace in
2017: Scott Signed Budget That Cut $25
SCOTT VETOED FUNDING FOR VETERANS EDUCATION AND HOUSING
2013: Scott Vetoed
In 2013, Scott Vetoed
2011: Scott Vetoed
UNDER SCOTT, LAW ENFORCEMENT IN FLORIDA HAS BEEN SHORTCHANGED
Tampa Bay Times Headline: "Florida Gov.
Tampa Bay Times Editorial Headline: The Price Of Shortchanging Law Enforcement. [Editorial,
NBC2: Under Scott, Florida Law Enforcement Officers Still Among "Lowest Paid" In Country. "The NBC2 Investigators questioned Gov.
SCOTT REPEATEDLY SIGNED BUDGETS ZEROING OUT FUNDING FOR THE FLORIDA FOREVER CONSERVATION PROGRAM
In 2011, Scott Zeroed Out Funding For
In 2017, Scott Signed Budget That Zeroed Out Funding For The Florida Forever Program. 'Despite a 2014 constitutional amendment to funnel more money into land conservation, budget allocations for the program haven't surpassed
SCOTT OPPOSED BUDGET PLAN TO EXPAND MEDICAID, WOULD PERSONALLY BENEFIT FROM
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board: Scott "All But Crushed" Hopes Of 800,000 Floridians To Get Healthcare Through Medicaid Expansion By Opposing State Senate Budget Plan. "This week Gov.
POLITICO Florida Headline: "Scott Would See Big Tax Savings Under Obamacare Repeal" [POLITICO Florida, 4/11/17]
SCOTT SLASHED FUNDING FOR
2011 And 2012: Scott "Slashed" Funding For
AP: Measure Signed By Scott To Reduce Direct Care Provided To Seniors At Nursing Homes "Seen As A Cost-Cutting Measure In The Face Of"
SCOTT REPEATEDLY SLASHED FUNDING FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT
2017: Scott Signed Budget Cutting Mental Health And Substance Abuse Treatment Funding By More Than
The Gainesville Sun Editorial Board Said Scott's 2016 Budget Proposal Would Result In "Gutting" State Programs,
2011: Scott Proposed
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