Florida lawmakers advance competing proposals to cut or eliminate property taxes ahead of special session

Florida lawmakers advance competing proposals to cut or eliminate property taxes ahead of special session

After failing to reach a deal during the regular legislative session, Florida lawmakers are advancing a patchwork of proposals to cut or even eliminate property taxes, with no clear agreement on what, if anything, will reach voters before the November midterms.The debate in Tallahassee has fractured along multiple lines. Some Republicans are now offering competing visions and Democrats are warning of potential consequences for funding essential …