Rick Scott Kicks Off Tour Focused on Job Creation

Gov. Rick Scott plans to focus the next two weeks on his political bread-and-butter: job creation. On Monday, Scott kicks off his Jobs for the Next Generation tour in Pompano Beach and Boca Raton. Scott is calling for the permanent elimination of the manufacturing sales tax and offering a plan for STEM teachers to work with businesses in summer residences as he looks to tie education to the changing economy.

In order for Florida to remain a global hub for business, we have to make sure advanced industries are able to thrive and continue to create jobs and diversify our economy, Scott said on Sunday. That means developing a well-educated workforce, eliminating roadblocks for job creators and investing in our research institutions. Florida has come a long way, but we have a long way to go and focusing on jobs for the next generation will ensure that we continue to create long-lasting, high-wage, more resilient careers."