Jim Turner

Tallahassee

Government Reporter at News Service Florida

Government reporter in Tallahassee, as well as a space industry and Yankee fan. 772-215-9889

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Articles

Money OK’d for Athlete Revenue Sharing

1 week ago | newsserviceflorida.com | Jim Turner

TALLAHASSEE --- Pointing to a need to avoid a disadvantage in recruiting athletes, Florida university-system leaders Wednesday made up to $22.5 million available for each state university to share revenues with athletes. The system’s Board of Governors approved the funding, which will be available annually at that level as a loan or transfer for the next three years.
Lawmakers pass $115.1B budget, end session

1 week ago | keysnews.com | Jim Turner

One of the more-contentious legislative sessions in recent history came to a close late Monday, June 16, as lawmakers approved a $115.1 billion budget for next fiscal year and prepared to send it to Gov. Ron DeSantis. The Senate unanimously passed the spending plan (SB 2500), while the House approved it in a 103-2 vote. Lawmakers finished the annual session at 11:19 p.m. — more than six weeks after the scheduled May 2 end of the session.
Lawmakers pass $115.1B budget

1 week ago | yoursun.com | Jim Turner

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Florida lawmakers pass $115.1B budget, end session

1 week ago | fox35orlando.com | Jim Turner |Tom Urban

One of the more contentious legislative sessions in recent history came to a close late Monday as lawmakers approved a $115.1 billion budget for next fiscal year and prepared to send it to Gov. Ron DeSantis. The Senate unanimously passed the spending plan (SB 2500), while the House approved it in a 103-2 vote. Lawmakers finished the annual session at 11:19 p.m. — more than six weeks after the scheduled May 2 end of the session.
Lawmakers Pass $115.1B Budget, End Session

1 week ago | newsserviceflorida.com | Jim Turner |Tom Urban

TALLAHASSEE --- One of the more-contentious legislative sessions in recent history came to a close late Monday as lawmakers approved a $115.1 billion budget for next fiscal year and prepared to send it to Gov. Ron DeSantis. The Senate unanimously passed the spending plan (SB 2500), while the House approved it in a 103-2 vote. Lawmakers finished the annual session at 11:19 p.m. — more than six weeks after the scheduled May 2 end of the session.
Tax package aids back-to-school shoppers, businesses

1 week ago | midfloridanewspapers.com | Jim Turner

TALLAHASSEE — Florida would hold a sales-tax “holiday” each August for back-to-school items, while sales taxes would be eliminated on commercial leases and such things as hurricane supplies and sunscreen, under a tax package that House and Senate leaders released Friday evening. The House and Senate will vote on the tax package early this week along with a state budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.
State budget poised for Monday vote

1 week ago | midfloridanewspapers.com | Jim Turner

TALLAHASSEE – Six weeks after the state budget was expected to be completed, legislative leaders Friday finished negotiating details of a spending plan for the 2025-2026 fiscal year and set the stage for the House and Senate to vote on Monday. Senate Appropriations Chairman Ed Hooper, R-Trinity, and House Budget Chairman Lawrence McClure, R-Dover, resolved remaining issues.
State budget poised for Monday vote

1 week ago | aroundosceola.com | Jim Turner

News Service of Florida: Six weeks after the state budget was expected to be completed, legislative leaders Friday finished negotiating details of a spending plan for the 2025-2026 fiscal year and set the stage for the House and Senate to vote on Monday. Senate Appropriations Chairman Ed Hooper, R-Trinity, and House Budget Chairman Lawrence McClure, R-Dover, resolved remaining issues.
Tax Package Aids Back-to-School Shoppers, Businesses

1 week ago | newsserviceflorida.com | Jim Turner

TALLAHASSEE --- Florida would hold a sales-tax “holiday” each August for back-to-school items, while sales taxes would be eliminated on commercial leases and such things as hurricane supplies and sunscreen, under a tax package that House and Senate leaders released Friday evening. The House and Senate will vote on the tax package early next week along with a state budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.
State Budget Poised for Monday Vote

2 weeks ago | newsserviceflorida.com | Jim Turner

TALLAHASSEE --- Six weeks after the state budget was expected to be completed, legislative leaders Friday finished negotiating details of a spending plan for the 2025-2026 fiscal year and set the stage for the House and Senate to vote on Monday. Senate Appropriations Chairman Ed Hooper, R-Trinity, and House Budget Chairman Lawrence McClure, R-Dover, resolved remaining issues.