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Scott's Not Afraid To Broadcast His Next Economic Development Move

Governor Rick Scott is stepping up his job-poaching campaign against California. 

The Republican millionaire released a radio ad Thursday ahead of his upcoming economic development trip to the Golden State.

It’s a little less aggressive than a recent television spot ridiculing California Governor Jerry Brown.

“If you’re looking to relocate and expand your business, look no further than the Sunshine State. Governor Scott wants your company to succeed in Florida. For more information, visit “enterpriseflorida.com”

California isn’t the only state to feel Scott’s barbs. Earlier this month, Scott issued a press release inviting Yale University trustees to move the Ivy League school to Florida after Connecticut lawmakers proposed taxing the college’s 26 billion-dollar endowment.

A Miami native, former WFSU reporter Jim Ash is an award-winning journalist with more than 20 years of experience, most of it in print. He has been a member of the Florida Capital Press Corps since 1992.