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What does the state's $115B budget bring to Polk County? Millions for wide range of projects
The budget includes $10 million for Polk State College's planned Haines City-Davenport campus and $6.1 million for its ...
Florida budget axes tax-free hurricane supply weekends in favor of some permanent savings
Florida's proposed 2026 budget axes its disaster preparedness sales tax holiday and permanently expands back-to-school ...
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Florida state budget poised for vote. Here’s what to know
Six weeks after the state budget was expected to be completed, Florida legislative leaders have finished negotiating details ...
Florida TaxWatch flags $416M in 'budget turkeys' for DeSantis veto pen
Even with leaner state budget, Florida TaxWatch still found plenty of line-items it says Gov. Ron DeSantis should veto.
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'This is just an insult': FHP advocate says Florida highway trooper raises don’t go far enough
Florida’s new budget includes millions of dollars in pay raises for Florida Highway Patrol troopers after the state agency has struggled to fill positions and retain troopers.
Florida’s budget: Property tax rebates, sales tax cut fail
The GOP-controlled Legislature failed this spring to adopt its own most-ambitious proposals or those of Republican Gov. Ron ...
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Florida state budget: Vote expected on Monday after ongoing disputes
Florida lawmakers are set to vote on the state budget on Monday following weeks of ongoing budget disputes in Tallahassee.
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Florida Legislature Approves $115.1 Billion Budget with Tax Cuts and Raises, Awaits Governor DeSantis's Signature
Florida legislators pass a $115.1 billion budget after a delayed session, with tax cuts and state employee raises included.