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Florida lawmakers await revenue data as they consider budget

Florida State Capitol
Posted at 12:00 PM, Apr 04, 2021
and last updated 2021-04-04 12:00:52-04

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Both chambers of the Florida Legislature are taking up their respective budget proposals during floor sessions this week.

Just four weeks remain before lawmakers end their two-month session, and much of the work ahead will depend on the latest state revenue projections, which are expected to be released Tuesday.

The Senate is considering a $95 billion spending plan, while the House floor will be taking up its $97.1 billion version.

In the coming weeks both versions will have to be aligned, and that’s going to mean lots of give-and-take from both sides.

The governor also has his own spending plan that he wants the Legislature to implement.