State Could Face Tighter Budget After Pandemic Aid

State Could Face Tighter Budget After Pandemic Aid

By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Legislative budget leaders said they expect lawmakers to remain “fiscally responsible” after being advised Friday the state faces potential deficits in coming years as federal coronavirus pandemic money dries up. After receiving a presentation about Florida’s long-term-financial outlook, House Appropriations Chairman Tom Leek, R-Ormond Beach, expressed optimism that lawmakers during the 20…

State could face tighter budget after pandemic aid

TALLAHASSEE — Legislative budget leaders said they expect lawmakers to remain “fiscally responsible” after being advised Friday the state faces potential deficits in coming years as federal coronavirus pandemic money dries up. After receiving a presentation about Florida’s long-term-financial outlook, House Appropriations Chairman Tom Leek, R-Ormond Beach, expressed optimism that lawmakers during the 2025 legislative session will handle needs fo…

State Could Face Tighter Budget After Pandemic Aid - Ocala Gazette

TALLAHASSEE — Legislative budget leaders said they expect lawmakers to remain “fiscally responsible” after being advised Friday the state faces potential deficits in coming years as federal coronavirus pandemic money dries up. After receiving a presentation about Florida’s long-term-financial outlook, House Appropriations Chairman Tom Leek, R-Ormond Beach, expressed optimism that lawmakers during the 2025 legislative […] Share …