Rick Scott Praises House for Passing Unemployment Compensation Reform

Gov. Rick Scott praised the House for passing a measure on Thursday reforming the states unemployment compensation system.

I commend the House for taking the lead on reforming the unemployment compensation system, said Scott. The Houses legislation reduces taxes on Florida businesses and ensures that we have the necessary safety net for those who are out of work. By linking the number of weeks a person can receive benefits to the states unemployment levels, we are creating an environment for Floridas job creators to get the state back to work. I want to thank Representative Holder, House Majority Lopez-Cantera, and Speaker Cannon for their prompt attention to this issue, and I look forward to the Senate tackling unemployment compensation as soon as possible.