Ron DeSantis in 2020 Governor's State of the State speeches


On Education: Boost teacher's minimum salary to $47,500

I am recommending we take a bold step of setting a minimum salary for public school teachers at $47,500, bringing Florida from the bottom half of states to number 2 in the nation. This will make it easier to get talented college graduates to enter the profession and will help us retain many of the good teachers we have now. My plan will lead to a substantial pay increase for over 100,000 current teachers throughout the state.
Source: 2020 Florida State of the State address Jan 14, 2020

On Education: Parents should have public school choice

All Florida parents, regardless of income or zip code, should have the ability to choose the best school for their children. This isn't limited to scholarship programs but also includes public school choice. When we increase educational choice and provide innovative learning opportunities, we can help students reach their full potential. Results matter and accountability is needed.
Source: 2020 Florida State of the State address Jan 14, 2020

On Jobs: No depressed wages for Floridians due to cheap foreign labor

Lower-income workers also shouldn't have their wages depressed by cheap foreign labor. Assuring a legal workforce through E-verify will be good for the rule of law, protect taxpayers, and place an upward pressure on the wages of Floridians who work in blue collar jobs. We are a state that has an economy, not the other way around. And we need to make sure that our Florida citizens from all walks of life come first.
Source: 2020 Florida State of the State address Jan 14, 2020

On Local Issues: Occupational licensing too often hinders upward mobility

Florida's occupational licensing regime too often hinders upward mobility--often for lower income workers-- because so much of the regime is based not on the legitimate goal of protecting public health and safety but on keeping people out, creating a guild that benefits insiders at the expense of those seeking to enter moderate income professions ranging from barbers to interior design. Our citizens shouldn't need a permission slip from the government in order to earn a living.
Source: 2020 Florida State of the State address Jan 14, 2020

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