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Monday, March 11, 2024
Governor Ron DeSantis celebrated Florida's private sector job growth rate, which increased by 0.4 percent (+37,900 jobs) in January 2024. This is double the national rate of 0.2 percent over the same period. Florida's economic data continues to indicate economic stability and confidence among Florida's workforce as the state's labor force grew by 2.2 percent (+243,000) over the year in January 2024, which is faster than the national over-the-year rate of 0.8 percent, including 16,000 net new workforce participants in January 2024. "Florida has started off the year strong by growing jobs at twice the national average," said Governor Ron DeSantis. "Florida continuously outperforms the national economy with fiscal stewardship, growth friendly policies, limited government spending, and one of the lowest tax burdens per capita in the nation." |
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More Alternate links: Google News | Twitter "Under Governor DeSantis' leadership with velocity and purpose, Florida's economy starts off the year with strong economic growth trends," said Secretary of Commerce J. Alex Kelly. "Florida's commitment to jobseekers and job creators keep us on our front foot ahead of the inflationary pressures created by D.C." Comments
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