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Fla. Gov. Vetoes Nearly $400 Million From Budget

Florida Gov. Rick Scott, who had a tough time winning cooperation this past year from the Republican-led Legislature, struck back on Monday by vetoing nearly $400 million from the state’s new budget.

CBS Tampa–2013/05/20

Gov. Scott On Tour To Promote School Budget, Raise

Gov. Rick Scott kicked off a series of visits to Florida public schools Monday to promote the approved budget that includes teacher pay raises as part of a big boost in education spending, a perennially popular issue with voters who will decide in 2014 whether the Republican merits a second term.

2013/05/06

File photo of Fla. Gov. Rick Scott. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

With 1 Week Left, Fate Of Scott’s Agenda Uncertain

With a week left in the legislative session and the outlook still uncertain for Gov. Rick Scott’s top priorities, it was time for the governor to apply some pressure.

2013/04/28

File photo of cars on a road. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Florida May Roll Back Motor Vehicle Fees

Florida lawmakers may roll back sharp increases in fees for driver’s licenses and auto tags that the state adopted three years ago to close a large budget gap.

2013/03/21

File photo of a classroom. (Photo by CRISTINA QUICLER/AFP/Getty Images)

Fla. Budget Could Focus On Teachers And Health Care

For the first time in six years, state legislators aren’t scrambling to figure out how to plug billion dollar shortfalls in the state budget.

2013/03/03

Opinion: Celebrate The 4th Of July

Americans should want to celebrate the 4th of July and at least give some sign of wanting the celebrations that have been cut from municipalities’ budgets.

2012/07/04

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Opinion: Nuns Tour To Protest Ryan Budget

A group of Catholic nuns have started a bus tour challenging the Ryan budget plan and its cuts to social programs.

2012/06/21

Florida Gov. Rick Scott . ( Photo Credit: Getty Images)

State Lawmakers Give Scott More Say Over Jobs Money

Florida lawmakers are giving Gov. Rick Scott more say over money used to bring jobs to the Sunshine State.

CBS Tampa–2012/03/04

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Florida Senate Passes Nearly $71-million Budget

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Senate on Wednesday charged ahead with a nearly $71 billion budget, despite complaints from university students, hospital lobbyists and even some Republicans in the House about some of the decisions contained in the spending plan.

CBS Tampa–2012/02/15

Florida Senate (Photo credit: TIM SLOAN/AFP/Getty Images)

Florida Senate Spending Plan Much Bigger Than House

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The GOP-controlled Florida Senate is calling for a nearly $70.8 billion state budget for the coming year.

CBS Tampa–2012/02/11

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