Rick Scott Chimes in on 12 Percent Unemployment Rate

Incoming Gov. Rick Scott weighed in on Friday on the states continuing high unemployment. On Friday morning, it was announced the unemployment rate in Florida rose to 12 percent in November.

A 12 percent unemployment rate is inexcusable and further proof that reform is needed in Florida, said Scott. In order to turn Floridas economy around, we need to put jobs first and make sure all government expenditures are justified. As the Jobs Governor, I have already begun meeting with Floridians to identify opportunities for job growth, and I am committed to getting Florida back to work by making Florida the best place to do business.