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Gov. Rick Scott visits West Palm Beach to tout legislative budget successes

Posted at 5:52 AM, Jun 13, 2017
and last updated 2017-06-13 12:09:25-04

Gov. Rick Scott stopped in West Palm Beach Tuesday morning on a statewide tour to highlight budget successes from the legislative session.

The state’s tourism development agency, VISIT FLORIDA, received the full amount of funding the governor requested.

The governor also received $85 million to use in economic development grants.

The state set aside $50 million for work on Lake Okeechobee’s Herbert Hoover Dike, which is less than what Scott previously asked for.

When it comes to education, the state is giving public schools $100 more per student. But the Palm Beach County Classroom’s Teacher’s Association said Florida still ranks low in per-pupil funding.

Scott and House Speaker Richard Corcoran both spoke about the session during a stop at the South Florida Water Management District.