This week, I issued a statement supporting Governor Ron DeSantis in his fight against Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) ratings. What is on display here is economic activists attempting to infuse an unwanted, woke ideology into the American economic system. They know that their social policies wouldn't pass the sniff test of voters, so they are blatantly trying to subvert our democracy. I’m proud to stand with Governor DeSantis and the Florida Legislature as we fight back against ESG ratings on behalf of all Floridians. 

On Wednesday, I was honored to speak at the 2022 Florida Sheriffs Association Summer Conference, and to thank all of the Sheriffs that protect this great state. As a husband, father of two, and a former small business owner, my gratitude for these heroes could not be higher. Florida’s law enforcement personnel are called to this heroic line of work and they are happy to answer that call 24-7, 365 days a year. I will continue to stand with Governor DeSantis and the Florida Legislature to provide our law enforcement the tools needed to serve and protect our communities.

Lastly, earlier this week I issued a statement on the Federal Communications Commissions' (FCC) order to phone companies to block robocalls about scam auto warranties. As Florida's CFO, it is a priority to put an end to these robocall scams that have targeted
Floridians for far too long. They have caused millions of dollars in fraud, and while the actions of the FCC is admirable, it will take time to implement and all Floridians should stay on guard. I will continue to help in this fight, and I encourage all mobile carriers operating in Florida to wave all fees for their scam call blocking services to better protect consumers. 

Sincerely,

Jimmy Patronis Chief Financial Officer State of Florida

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