TALLAHASSEE — Florida TaxWatch this week raised concerns about 450 items in the state’s proposed budget for next fiscal year and called for additional scrutiny into 1,600 local projects backed by lawmakers. The budget, passed by the Legislature in March and awaiting action by Gov. Ron DeSantis, is advertised as totaling $117.5 billion.
Watchdog Flags Concerns Over Florida’s ‘turkey’ Projects In Next Year’s State Budget
Jim Turner, South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Thu, 05/16/2024 - 8:58am
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