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Jay Trumbull
Coverage of Jay Trumbull in the Nexus archive.
- It’s up to the voters now: Legislature OKs DeSantis property tax proposal
Florida Legislature approved a constitutional amendment proposal to limit property taxes for cities and counties, excluding public schools. The measure requires 60% voter approval in November. Changes to the original plan include exemptions for school funding and mandatory spending on local government officials and Medicaid programs.
- Legislature changes the math on property tax plan to protect schools from DeSantis’ proposal
The Florida Legislature revised Gov. Ron DeSantis' property tax plan to exempt funds for public schools and local government agencies, despite opposition from Republicans and Democrats. The proposal faces criticism from groups like the Florida Association of Counties, which warns it could lead to city bankruptcies and county consolidations.