Broward Schools & Property Tax Edition: Capitol to Courthouse Headliners–Oct. 25

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Weston Mayor Eric Hersh says he has no regrets about blocking tax proposal

Weston Mayor Eric Hersh hated the Legislature’s last property tax proposal enough to sue. But he says he’d vote for the one the state House presented this week.

 

Senate president to members: Stay home for now

So far, the Senate appears reluctant to embrace a House plan to expand property tax relief to commercial property owners and seasonal residents.

 

House tax plan could cost schools

It has been the Holy Grail for the business lobby throughout the yearlong push for property-tax reform.

 

Avoid rush-hour debate on property-tax change

The Florida Senate’s refusal Wednesday to debate property-tax reform is less about the substance of its differences with the House and more about the style.

 

Florida high court to consider amendment for property taxes

The Florida Supreme Court decided Wednesday to consider whether a proposed constitutional amendment on property taxes should be placed on the Jan. 29 ballot. 

 

Lawmakers delay action on tax cuts

Lawmakers raised the stakes Wednesday in their stare-down over property-tax cuts, breaking off plans to meet this week and raising the possibility that they might not be able to agree on a plan by the Tuesday deadline.

 

Poll shows support for most tax-cut proposals

TALLAHASSEE — House and Senate leaders announced Wednesday that lawmakers would not return to the Capitol this week to vote on a multibillion dollar property-tax-relief package.

 

House, Senate not talking — Crist ‘encouraged’

TALLAHASSEE — A legislative standoff over how to deliver billions in property tax relief deepened today after Senate President Ken Pruitt and House Speaker Marco Rubio delayed any possible action until Monday.

 

Mahoney introduces property tax relief bill

The legislation, co-sponsored by mostly Democrats and a handful of Republicans, would provide homeowners with a tax cut by allowing them to deduct state and local property taxes from their federal income tax returns.

 

60% Magic Number In State Tax Battle

For all the numbers being tossed around in the property tax debate, there is one that matters most: 60 percent.

 

Time running out for property tax reform vote

TALLAHASSEE — Having left town for a few days, lawmakers remained at odds Tuesday over their plans to cut property taxes with time running out in their special session.

 

Fate Of Session On Property Tax Uncertain As Senate Reviews Bill

TALLAHASSEE – Legislative leaders insist the game isn’t over, but the special session on property taxes officially ground to a halt Wednesday with the capital clearing out and lawmakers waiting to hear whether they will return for Monday’s scheduled final day. 

 

Tax plan remains iffy at best

ISSUE: Senate won’t return to Tallahassee this week.

The state Senate ratcheted up the game of chicken over property taxes Wednesday by deciding to stay home through the weekend. The good news, though, is that office pools across the Sunshine State have time to convene, allowing people to wager on whether a deal can be cobbled together and, if so, how much relief it will provide taxpayers.

 

Lobbyists rare sight at state Capitol for special session

TALLAHASSEE – Local governments and their lobbyists, once a loud and well-organized adversary to legislators who wanted to slash their revenues to lower Floridians’ tax bills, are now trying a new tactic: private conversations with lawmakers and a muted presence at the Capitol.