Florida Senate looks for money to boost struggling citrus industry
As House and Senate negotiators iron out their differences in the coming weeks on a new state budget, one of the issues will ...
Senate president, a grower, wants to help Florida's ailing citrus industry
The industry is seeking $125 million for new tree plantings to replace those ravaged by greening. Ben Albritton says that ...
Florida Senate budget proposal seeks $200 million to help citrus industry
The Senate on Friday released a proposed $117.36 billion budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year that includes $200 million ...
Florida House Speaker calls for sales-tax cut
House Speaker Daniel Perez said Wednesday he wants to lower the state’s sales-tax rate, trimming revenue by almost $5 billion ...
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Another $300 million for rural and family lands conservation makes it into House budget
A House budget released on Friday includes $300 million for rural and family land conservation. That’s $50 million more than ...
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House budget unveiled at $4.4 billion less than Senate, cuts revenues by slashing sales tax
Days after the Senate proposed its budget for consideration, House Speaker Danny Perez unveiled the fiscal plan prepared by his chamber.
Where's the money? Florida seeks to better track school voucher funds at private schools
The Florida Senate has a plan to crack down on a school voucher program to improve tracking to ensure state money follows the ...