Tampa Bay Leaders Advocate for Local Priorities in Budget Talks

Tampa Bay leaders advocate for local priorities in budget talks

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) — Tampa Bay leaders are back here at the Capitol in Tallahassee to finish what they started: the state budget. Lawmakers said they have mixed emotions heading into this week, and as they fight for local priorities and allocations, there's some uncertainty about what's in and what's out. So, what's being discussed? House and Senate leadership reached an agreement that includes $2.25 billion in recurring revenue reductions…

Report: Florida’s population to increase by 1.4M people by 2030

A report released Tuesday says Florida’s population could grow by 1.4 million people by 2030, and cautions that inflation’s effects could linger into 2027. The quarterly economic performance report by the nonprofit, nonpartisan Florida Taxwatch group examined key trends in population growth, employment, income, GDP and tourism and predicts the state’s economy could hit some headwinds by 2027 before recovering by 2030. Florida TaxWatch executive …

Florida's housing market "turning down fast"

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Florida's ‘Rural Renaissance’ will have to wait

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Florida lawmakers set to return as budget deal emerges, likely averting a shutdown

Florida legislative leaders reached a tentative budget deal with a $2.25 billion cut in state spending and tax breaks. Final budget negotiations begin on Tuesday.

Florida lawmakers strike budget deal, return to Tallahassee

The agreement marks the end of a weeks-long stalemate between the Florida Senate and House over spending and tax relief.