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Gov. John Bel Edwards called a special session for Feb. 19 in attempt to end a partisan stalemate that has stymied fiscal reform efforts for two years.
By Shelly SigoFebruary 12 -
Rising unfunded pension and healthcare liabilities and bond financing plans led a state committee to recommend increasing the debt cap.
By Shelly SigoFebruary 8 -
A think tank supporting an intercity passenger train project in Florida condemned threatened lawsuits it says could delay the Brightline system.
By Shelly SigoFebruary 7 -
Gov. John Bel Edwards released a spending plan for 2019 targeting health care and higher education to bridge much of the deficit.
By Shelly SigoJanuary 22 -
As state lawmakers confront a $1 billion budget gap, an 11.2% increase in revenues may be short-lived, budget director says.
By Shelly SigoJanuary 11 -
State lawmakers will consider restructuring the Santa Rosa Bay Bridge Authority’s defaulted bonds and taking ownership of the Garcon Point Bridge.
By Shelly SigoJanuary 10 -
Florida’s attorneys will argue to the U.S. Supreme Court that it should cap Georgia’s fresh water consumption.
By Shelly SigoJanuary 5 -
Gov. Henry McMaster said the only way to stop rate increases to pay for the failed Summer nuclear project is to sell the state-owned utility.
By Shelly SigoJanuary 3 -
Three lawsuits will determine what community development districts must do to buy property, and what developers must do with aging amenities.
By Shelly SigoJanuary 3 -
The state also warned that $1 billion in cuts could be needed in 2019-2020 due to rising pension and Medicaid costs.
By Shelly SigoJanuary 2