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Ron DeSantis
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Tax and Fiscal
Grade: B+
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Energy and Environment
Grade: B-
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Law and Scope of Government
Grade: C
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Workforce and Labor
Grade: A
An analysis of DeSantis’ record shows an outstanding commitment to limited government principles surrounding labor policy and promoting employment. As Governor, DeSantis signed a landmark bill combatting the power of public-sector labor unions. In addition, DeSantis has an outstanding record on reducing employment barriers by reducing occupational licensing mandates. Finally, in the U.S. House he had a strong track record of reducing government dependency through welfare reforms.
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Action
+5
SB 256 Employee Organizations Representing Public Employees (2023)
Signed a Bill Revoking the Ability of Public-Sector Unions to Collect Union Dues From State Employee Paychecks.
+1
HB 735 Preemption of Local Occupational Licensing (2021)
Signed a Bill Blocking the Ability of Local Governments to Impose Additional Licensing Mandates on Individuals Performing Handyman Services.
+4
HB 1193 Deregulation of Professions and Occupations (2020)
Signed a Bill Eliminating Countless Occupational Licensing Mandates through one of the Largest Deregulation Effort in the Nation.
+2
Voted to Reduce Government Dependency by Strengthening Work Requirements for Welfare Benefits (Among Only a Third of Republicans to Support).
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Regulations
Grade: B-
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Individual Liberties
Grade: A
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Education
Grade: A
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Healthcare
Grade: B+
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Local and National Security
Grade: A
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Free Speech and Elections
Grade: A
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