Broward Schools & Property Tax Edition: Capitol to Courthouse Headliners — Friday, May 6
May 6, 2011
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House Approves Corporate Tax Cut for Governor Scott
With back-slapping praise – and Republicans applauding Democrats – the Florida House on Thursday sent a $30 million corporate income tax cut to Governor Rick Scott.
Legislature puts property tax, other amendments up for vote in 2012
Florida voters will be have at least four questions to decide on next year’s presidential election ballot thanks to proposed constitutional amendments approved by lawmakers Wednesday.
- Republicans Put Constitutional Amendments, Including TABOR/”Smart Cap”, on 2012 Ballot
- Voters will be asked to cut property taxes and limit state spending
Column: It’s time for a tax revolt, but not the kind you’re thinking
Let’s start a tax revolt.
Editorial: Tax surgery needed, not Band-Aids
The Legislature is giving voters another chance to cut selected property taxes in what has become a regular exercise that has nothing to do with either local revenue needs or fairness.
Full Impact of Education Budget Cuts Not Yet Clear
Florida public schools will take a financial hit in the new state budget. But the size of the hit for the 67 school districts, which provide education for 2.6 million students in the K-12 system, remains unclear.
Schools Wail Over Budget, Lawmakers Say Cut the ‘Fat’
Teachers’ union and GOP calculate different totals; not every district hits the panic button
School districts around Florida say they are bracing for more big cuts after the Legislature passed a $16.6 billion K-12 education budget.
Senate passes then reconsiders sweeping growth bill because of mistake
Senator Nan Rich, D-Weston and the Senate Democratic leader, said she reminded Senate President Mike Haridopolos of her objection to holding the vote.
Lawmakers Approve Budget With Spending Cuts, Job Losses and Hometown Projects
In secret talks, top legislators and Governor Rick Scott hatched a $68 billion budget deal involving a rather simple trade: Tax cuts for hometown spending.
Opinion: Legislature Fails Florida Children, Says David Lawrence
As a newspaperman for 35 years with a career built around an ability to put thoughts on paper, I am almost at a loss for words.
Holly Hill commissioner proposes elimination of property tax
Commissioner Donnie Moore points out that property taxes date to the days of monarchs.
Historic Breakers resort in Palm Beach seeks $600,000 tax break after renovation
Should The Breakers, the Palm Beach playground for the rich and famous, get a $600,000 tax break?
Huge expansion of charter schools and virtual schools approved by Legislature
While teacher merit pay has gotten the most attention, the GOP-controlled Legislature sent to Governor Rick Scott bills on virtual education and charter schools that could provide a significant change to education in Florida.
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