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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 tax changes explained as $115-billion budget passed
Lawmakers in Florida have passed the state's 2026 budget, with several tax changes on the horizon once it is signed by ...
Florida TaxWatch claims state budget benefits special interests
Florida lawmakers are facing criticism for passing a budget that some say benefits special interests more than the average ...
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.
$115 billion budget approved by Florida lawmakers. Here's a look at the numbers
On the 105th day of what was supposed to be a 60-day session, Florida lawmakers gave final approval to a leaner state budget ...
What do Florida consumers get from the state budget lawmakers approved?
House Speaker Daniel Perez pointed to things like extending the back-to-school holiday as a “win” for consumers.
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 ...
Florida's $115B budget puts millions in reserves
On the 105th day of what was supposed to be a 60-day session, Florida lawmakers gave final approval to a leaner state budget ...
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Cap reax: Florida TaxWatch flags $416M worth of ‘Budget Turkeys’ in 2025 state spending plan
In its latest annual “ Budget Turkey Watchdog Report ,” Florida TaxWatch has identified 242 questionable spending items ...
Florida lawmakers approve $115 billion budget after extended session
Florida's legislative session concluded with the approval of a $115 billion budget, featuring significant tax cuts.