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Budget Differences Further Extend Legislative Session

Budget Differences Further Extend Legislative Session

Florida lawmakers have not yet reached agreement on a budget proposal for the fiscal year beginning July 1 prompting a further extension of the current session until June 30. The primary responsibility of the Florida legislature each year is to adopt a state budget. The budget then is presented to the Governor for action. Although […]

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Legislative Session Headed Toward Overtime

Legislative Session Headed Toward Overtime

With one week to go in Florida’s regulation legislative session, it appears the scheduled 60 days might not be enough. The legislature’s primary responsibility each year is to pass a state budget for presentation to the Governor. However, due to “philosophical differences” between the House of Representatives and the Senate, key legislators say there’s not […]

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