Steve Precourt for State Representative District 41

Steve's number one priority is putting Floridians back to work and getting our economy moving again. To do this, we must:

• Keep taxes low
• Reduce burdensome regulations
• Enact litigation reform
• Reduce the size and scope of government
• Cut non-essential programs and streamline processes

These principles will ensure we create the economic climate necessary to grow existing businesses and lure new businesses - including corporate headquarters - to Florida. As a small businessman, Steve understands the best way to spark the entrepreneurial spirit and create jobs is for government to get out of the way. We don't need bigger government, we need better government.

Making sure our kids and grandkids get a 21st century education is a responsibility we all share. As a father of five children, Steve believes we must equip our kids with the tools they need to succeed in today's competitive environment. Improving our education system is a critical component to our economic vitality, and a key factor in businesses looking to relocate to Florida. As we work to improve our education system, Steve supports:

• Accountability and measurement
• Rewarding good teachers
• Parent Choice

We have made great strides in the last several years, including closing the achievement gap among minorities, and we must continue on the path to success by insisting on high standards, measuring success and rewarding achievement.

The last thing to do during these difficult economic times is place more burden on the taxpayer. Just as families and businesses are doing across Florida, government must make tough decisions and live within its means. Steve supports reducing the tax burden on small businesses, creating incentives to lure new businesses and eliminating redundant programs.

The Deepwater Horizon crisis was a wake up call that our reliance on foreign oil has grave implications for our future. As Chairman of the Energy and Utilities Policy Committee, Steve is working to develop a 21st century energy strategy that promotes a holistic view of how we produce and consume energy. This includes balancing our overall "energy portfolio", as well as bringing more nuclear and renewable energy sources and leveraging our energy investments towards a vibrant, clean-tech economy that will spur job creation. Steve believes a focused strategy on energy independence will attract significant investment in Florida, diversify our economy and create jobs.

The federal government's refusal to do its job has left states with no choice but to fight against illegal immigration on their own. Steve will back an Arizona-style law for Florida that will give law enforcement the tools they need to combat illegal immigration.