Rainy-day debate: Lawmakers add to savings as critics call for spending

Rainy-day debate: Lawmakers add to savings as critics call for spending

Before wrapping up Monday, Florida lawmakers made a major budget moveapproving a $750 million deposit into the states rainy-day fund.They also took the first steps toward making that contribution an annual requirement by proposing a constitutional amendment for voters to decide in 2026. What's behind push for more money in state rainy-day fund?Its a move driven by what some leaders call responsible foresight in the face of economic uncertainty, …