Steve Wilson

Gulf Coast, Mississippi

Regional Editor at The Center Square

Father, husband, journalist, novelist, weather nerd and Southeast regional editor for The Center Square.

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Articles

Florida lawmakers pass historic tax relief, fluoride ban, condo reform

1 week ago | thecentersquare.com | Steve Wilson

(The Center Square) – After 104 days of sniping between the two chambers in Florida's Republican majority Legislature, the session ended late Monday night with a vote on the state's budget. But before the two chambers took weeks to arrive at a $115.1 billion budget 3.2% less than last year's, lawmakers passed sweeping agricultural and condominium reform legislation. They also approved increased speed limits on multi-lane state highways if second-term Republican Gov.
Possible sale of MLB's Rays could mean new stadium deal in Tampa Bay

1 week ago | thecentersquare.com | Steve Wilson

(The Center Square) – Major League Baseball's Tampa Bay Rays could be sold to a Jacksonville developer, according to a statement by the team. A deal could keep the team in the Tampa Bay area and possibly reignite discussion over a new stadium for the team, whose ballpark deal expires in 2028.
Annual 'Budget Turkey' report finds $416.1M in questionable appropriations

1 week ago | thecentersquare.com | Steve Wilson

(The Center Square) – A report released by a Florida-based, taxpayer group found 242 appropriations worth $416.1 million that bypass or violate established budget procedures or escaped legislative or public view.
Florida lawmakers pass 3.2% smaller budget for 2026

1 week ago | thecentersquare.com | Steve Wilson

(The Center Square) – Republican leaders in the Florida Legislature passed a budget this week that is smaller than the one before, provides $1.3 billion in tax relief and will bolster the state's rainy day fund. The $115.1 billion budget passed late on Monday night is $3.5 billion less this year's outlay of $118.6 billion, a 3.2% cut.
Florida lawmakers pass 3.2% smaller budget for 2026

1 week ago | victoriaadvocate.com | Steve Wilson

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Florida lawmakers to hold session-ending budget vote on Monday night

1 week ago | thecentersquare.com | Steve Wilson

(The Center Square) – Florida lawmakers are scheduled to vote on the state's budget Monday night, convening at 7 p.m. and taking up the appropriations at 10 p.m.The reason for the delay is the constitutionally-mandated 72-hours between budget drafting and a vote, known as the cooling off period. With the state's budget deal reached at 10 p.m. on Friday by the conference committee, that is the soonest that a vote can be held. Gov.
Florida leaders reach budget compromise, vote planned for Monday

1 week ago | thecentersquare.com | Steve Wilson

(The Center Square) – Florida legislative leaders have reached a deal for the state's budget and a vote could be scheduled for Monday. In a letter to members, House Speaker Daniel Perez, R-Miami, said the 72-hour review period will begin Friday evening and lawmakers will convene three hours on Monday before the vote is to take place. Budget conferees will hold a final meeting on Friday to complete work on the conforming bills, including the tax relief package, and the budget implementation bill.
Legislative leaders face deadline to reach budget compromise

2 weeks ago | thecentersquare.com | Steve Wilson

(The Center Square) – With a deadline looming to finish Florida's overdue budget for a potential Monday vote, leaders in the House of Representatives are guaranteeing a compromise while Senate leaders are a bit more cautious. Rep. Lawrence McClure, R-Dover, said "you betcha" when asked by reporters at a media availability on Thursday night if a budget compromise ready for a floor vote can be finished by Friday. McClure is the House Budget Committee chairman.
Report: Census undercount could hurt Florida road funding

2 weeks ago | thecentersquare.com | Steve Wilson

(The Center Square) – A report released by the nonprofit Florida TaxWatch says an undercount of Florida residents during the 2020 Census could result in less federal highway funds for the state. For the Florida Department of Transportation, $92.53 billion in federal funds for fiscal year 2021 were affected by the census count. According to the report, Florida was one of six states with a statistically significant census undercount.
Report ranks Florida fifth for worker freedom

2 weeks ago | thecentersquare.com | Steve Wilson

(The Center Square) – Worker freedom and labor reforms are fifth best in the nation in Florida, says the American Legislative Exchange Council in a report released Tuesday morning.