Stimulating Florida's Economy

Download or read book Stimulating Florida's Economy written by Florida. Office of the Governor and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 21 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The State of Florida has suffered a significant downturn in its economy since the events of September 11, 2001. And as wartime conditions continue we are expected to see a continued loss of revenue due to the precipitous drop in tourism and overall economic activity. While every state has been affected to some degree, Florida has been uniquely impacted due to the significant presence of the tourism and aviation industries in our state. Both sectors have experienced substantial job layoffs and an unprecedented decline in financial stability. Immediately following the attacks on the United States, Governor Bush declared a State of Emergency in Florida through Executive Order #01-262, which activated a broad statewide response. The Governor has been focused on the safety of Floridians and the economic impact the events have had on the livelihood of Florida's families and businesses, as well as to the State's budget. This report contains a comprehensive list of state activities initiated to address these concerns.