With about two weeks before the fiscal 2021 starts, the Florida Legislature still hasn't submitted a budget to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
In a voluntary market notice, Florida outlines its actions to address the public health crisis caused by COVID-19.
Ron DeSantis says he won’t trim or sign the 2021 state budget yet, but on Wednesday issued a statewide order limiting movement to essential services.
When lawmakers cast the final vote on the 2021 budget, they won’t have updated revenue projections but other states and industries do.
Lawmakers return to the state capital to formally approve the budget Thursday amid concerns over the novel coronavirus outbreak.
In budget talks, House Speaker José Oliva says lawmakers will discuss how to prepare for a recession that may result from the economic impacts of COVID-19.