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In Tampa, DeSantis threatens to veto a plan that would include lowering the state sales-tax rate

1 week ago | cltampa.com | Jim Turner

Potentially throwing a wrench into the budget process, Gov.
Lawmakers rally around St. Pete's Sen. Darryl Rouson

2 weeks ago | cltampa.com | Jim Turner

TALLAHASSEE --- Sen.
Florida Senate won't reverse Parkland gun age law after FSU shooting

3 weeks ago | cltampa.com | Jim Turner

Senate Rules Chairwoman Kathleen Passidomo, R-Naples, said Monday her committee won’t take up a House measure (HB 759) that would lower the minimum age to 18. Passidomo said the decision against taking up the House bill was made before the shooting Thursday at Florida State University that killed two people and injured six others. The alleged gunman, the stepson of a Leon County Sheriff’s deputy, was also shot as police officers quickly responded to the scene.
Florida Senate advances proposal that would reduce tax revenue by $1.83 billion

1 month ago | cltampa.com | Jim Turner

Despite vastly divergent approaches with the House on tax cuts amid global economic uncertainty, a Senate leader Tuesday said he remains optimistic an agreement can be reached before the end of the legislative session. The Senate Finance and Tax Committee on Tuesday voted 3-1 to advance a wide-ranging proposal (SPB 7034) that would reduce state and local government tax revenue by $1.83 billion next fiscal year.
Florida lawmakers consider scrapping 'tax holidays'

1 month ago | cltampa.com | Jim Turner

By Jim Turner and News Service of Florida on Wed, Apr 2, 2025 at 2:57 pm For the first time in 16 years, the state wouldn’t offer sales-tax “holidays” under a House proposal that calls for an overall cut in sales taxes. The House Ways & Means Committee on Wednesday unanimously approved a $5.43 billion package dominated by House Speaker Daniel Perez’ proposal to lower the state’s sales-tax rate from 6 percent to 5.25 percent.
Pinellas County Rep. Berny Jacques' bill to force small businesses to check employee immigration status gains support

1 month ago | cltampa.com | Jim Turner

By Jim Turner and News Service of Florida on Wed, Apr 2, 2025 at 3:09 pm A proposal that would require small businesses to use the federal E-Verify system to check the immigration status of newly hired workers started moving forward Tuesday in the House.
'People, for one, are not clamoring for sales tax relief': DeSantis pushes back on proposal to cut sales taxes

1 month ago | cltampa.com | Jim Turner

By Jim Turner and News Service of Florida on Tue, Apr 1, 2025 at 12:04 pm Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday argued Floridians aren’t “clamoring” for a sales-tax cut as House Speaker Daniel Perez proposed last week and said they would prefer reducing homeowners’ property taxes. DeSantis said during an appearance at the industry group Florida Realtors in Orlando that the House sales-tax proposal should be swapped for a one-time tax break for homesteaded property owners.
'Tax the tourists. Tax some of the foreigners': Gov. DeSantis has ideas to offset proposed property tax cuts

1 month ago | cltampa.com | Jim Turner

By Jim Turner and News Service of Florida on Thu, Mar 27, 2025 at 12:04 pm As he calls for increasing the homestead exemption or possibly even eliminating property taxes, Gov. Ron DeSantis this week suggested such a move could be balanced by targeting spending by visitors to Florida. “Tax the tourists. Tax some of the foreigners,” DeSantis said Tuesday, responding to a reporter’s question during an appearance in Palm Bay.
Construction crane position among issues in wide-ranging bill addressing Florida's approach to hurricane prep and response

1 month ago | cltampa.com | Jim Turner

By Jim Turner and News Service of Florida on Wed, Mar 19, 2025 at 10:48 am From holding down property taxes on homes rebuilt after hurricanes to new post-storm rules for elections supervisors, the Florida House on Tuesday started moving forward with a proposal to address issues whipped up during the damaging 2024 hurricane season.
Florida Republican wants to limit restaurants from adding 20 percent gratuity

2 months ago | cltampa.com | Jim Turner

By Jim Turner and News Service of Florida on Fri, Mar 14, 2025 at 8:43 am Rep. Demi Busatta, a Coral Gables Republican who grew up in the restaurant industry, apparently has seen enough of some tipping policies. On Wednesday, Busatta successfully proposed a change to a bill to prevent restaurants from imposing automatic gratuities or service charges when parties include five or fewer people.

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In Tampa, DeSantis threatens to veto a plan that would include lowering the state sales-tax rate

Lawmakers rally around St. Pete's Sen. Darryl Rouson

Florida Senate won't reverse Parkland gun age law after FSU shooting

Florida Senate advances proposal that would reduce tax revenue by $1.83 billion

Florida lawmakers consider scrapping 'tax holidays'

Pinellas County Rep. Berny Jacques' bill to force small businesses to check employee immigration status gains support

'People, for one, are not clamoring for sales tax relief': DeSantis pushes back on proposal to cut sales taxes

'Tax the tourists. Tax some of the foreigners': Gov. DeSantis has ideas to offset proposed property tax cuts

Construction crane position among issues in wide-ranging bill addressing Florida's approach to hurricane prep and response

Florida Republican wants to limit restaurants from adding 20 percent gratuity

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