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There is no longer any doubt that Florida and the nation are experiencing the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression. Job losses in our state and across the country continue to grow as companies face the daunting challenge of a severe credit crunch and reduced consumer spending. Florida’s revenue, which is highly dependent on sales tax receipts, has seen record decreases for an unprecedented three years in a row. Yet, these difficult times can also produce significant opportunities for policy makers and business leaders. Short-term, targeted investments in infrastructure can go a long way in stimulating Florida’s ailing economy. This package is designed to present lawmakers with a list of options and recommendations, from the private sector, for investments in Florida’s future.

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Sen. Mike Fasano (R-New Port Richey)

Senator Mike Fasano on
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From the February 19th Senate Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations Meeting

"Thank you very much, on behalf of the committee and the Senate in fact, we thank you we thank Associated Industries for making an effort, in bringing us a package. We hear a lot of whining out there, a lot of complaints, a lot of criticisms, but very few people actually come to the table and say this is what we’re suggesting and some of the issues in there we may not agree on, and most we do but a at least you’re coming to the table and we appreciate that, thank you very much, great job"...

From the February 19th ESP 2.0 Press Conference

"I want to thank Associated Industries and all the business community for working together. As Florida and the nation face a historic economic downturn, it’s promising to see private sector banding together to confront the adversity that we all have to deal with for a few years ahead of us.

These stimulus recommendations demonstrate the kind of innovative ideas and initiatives that are needed to advance Florida forward. It’s impressive that this group of dedicated business associations continue to grow and forge new ideas and aim at getting Florida back to a unified business agenda

Many of the association groups represent hundreds of thousands of individuals who are having to lay off their employees, shut down businesses and reduce their spending.

I can tell you it is happening in my district. In Hernando County especially we have seen historic high unemployment rates and it continues to grow.

Policies crafted for investment in projects and as Barney said shovel ready transportation infrastructure, maximize Florida’s limited finance resources and put many Floridians back to work while producing much needed revenue for this state.

As a Legislator I appreciate the business community’s effort to put the package together and it is a true representation of out of the box thinking that is needed to pull Florida through our economic downturn

I look forward to working with Associated Industries of course and all of Florida’s state business community in the upcoming session

Thank you"

Latest Updates...

National Coalition for Capital & Florida Partners Applaud the Florida House for Passing Fast Track Economic Stimulus Legislation - April 27

ESP 2.0 Estimated Benefits as Prepared by Florida Taxwatch - March 30

Guest commentary: State stimulus plan could save 200,000 jobs - Naples Daily News, March 21

The Estimated Benefits to Florida from Seven Economic Stimulus Projects - Florida TaxWatch

House Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations Committee on the ESP 2.0, February 19 (Video)

TaxWatch Analysis Shows State Economic Stimulus Package will have Positive Impact - Florida Taxwatch, February 2009

Senate Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations Committee, February 19 Barney Bishop Testimony (Video)

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