Press release: Did Florida Gov. Rick Scott reject or reserve on Amazon deal

The Objective Review - TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) “” Florida Gov. Rick Scott, who has made job creation his top priority since coming into office, has rejected a proposed deal to bring major Internet retailer Amazon to the state.

It is reported Florida Governor Rick Scott ultimately said no to a deal ...

It is reported Florida Governor Rick Scott ultimately said no to a deal that would have led to the construction of Amazon warehouses that could create thousands of jobs in the state. However the business world of today is complex and strictly regulated to protect the economy, consumers, workers, business owners and the jobs market. A lot of factors weigh in on decisions like this.

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie previously reached an agreement under which Amazon would 'collect sales taxes' on his state's online purchases in exchange for locating distribution facilities there according to the Wall Street Journal.

Communications Director, Melissa Sellers, released this statement today upon The Objective Review's inquiry: "Amazon officials discussed building a facility in the state by the end of 2015 if the Department of Revenue could reach agreement on their sales tax collections. We were not able to reach an agreement in those discussions. Governor Scott does not want to raise taxes in Florida, and we are confident Amazon will invest in our state because of our low-tax, pro-business jobs climate."