New York, where I live, and Florida, where I often visit, provide an interesting contrast. …They have comparable populations — New York with about 20 million people, Florida with 23 million. But New York state’s budget is more than double that of Florida ($239 billion vs. roughly $11...
Florida Senate, House face budget differences The House and Senate say a package of tax breaks will be crafted alongside the budget Feb 1, 2024 Florida senators back teen work changes Senators who supported the bill cited their work experiences as teens ...
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But they're obviously they're going to be some issues, Tori, that are going to pass in addition to the budget. And I'm just curious on your thoughts, how might the outcomes of the 2024 session, whether it's passing legislation or not passing legislation, do you think will impact the...
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Fridaysigned a billto dissolve Walt Disney World's private government, after the entertainment giant opposed anew state lawcritics have dubbed "Don't Say Gay." The law would eliminate the Reedy Creek Improvement District, as the 55-year-old Disney government is kn...
In another rebuke of DeSantis, lawmakers also voted to override the governor's budget vetoes last year of $57 million for legislative support services used by both chambers for technology expenses, research and legislative auditors. It's the first time a Florida governor’s vetoes were o...
Looking to the future, it is too soon to predict market changes resulting from the new administration. The Fed watches job and inflation rates, we should too. He said this also, “Even if everyone in the government loses their job, that only would reduce the budget by 4%.” ...
DeSantis seeks $29.7 billion for Florida K-12 education budget Florida property tax faces huge change under new proposals Chamber of Commerce projects robust economic growth for Florida in 2025 For SUBSCRIBERS READ THE February Issue »Access An Issue ...
House Attempts to Advance Budget The plan calls for slashing taxes by up to $4.5 trillion and sets a goal of cutting federal spending by $2 trillion. Here’s what to know about the bill and what’s delaying it. Aneeta Mathur-Ashton Feb. 24, 2025 Capitol Chat: Clyburn on Trump, Poverty...
housing law … Commissioners on Tuesday will consider a resolution to opt out of granting the exemptions offered under the law. If approved, it will save the county an estimated hundreds of thousands of dollars in tax revenue for the next fiscal year’s budget. The fiscal year...