State of Florida

State economists project Florida will lose $5.4 billion of general revenues over the next two years, partly from reduced sales and lack of tourism.

The Florida Department of Transportation continues litigation in an attempt to terminate the Miami-Dade County Expressway Authority.

Florida and Georgia have spent tens of millions of dollars in litigation over water rights in the case before the U.S. Supreme Court.

Florida TaxWatch and environmentalists are urging Florida lawmakers to stop planning for the Suncoast Connector and others before millions are spent.

State revenues for fiscal 2020 came in 5.7% lower than Florida forecasters anticipated because of business disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

A new law allows state agency Space Florida to sell revenue bonds for private aerospace firms without requiring approvals from the state governor or cabinet.

A scaled down 2021 fiscal year spending plan signed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will likely need further cuts to withstand potential revenue losses resulting from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, according to analysts.

The municipal market saw a $40 billion-plus month for the second time this year, as issuers flooded the market with bond sales during the month of June.

The Sunshine State plans to build a statewide network of electric vehicle charging stations to cut down on carbon dioxide emissions from gas-fueled cars.

With about two weeks before the fiscal 2021 starts, the Florida Legislature still hasn't submitted a budget to Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Most of the state revenue loss came from $599 million in lower-than-estimated state sales tax collections, which support 79% of Florida’s budget.

Moody's Investors Service said public utilities may see declining coverage ratios as they suspend disconnects and offer discounts.

In a voluntary market notice, Florida outlines its actions to address the public health crisis caused by COVID-19.

Florida’s attorneys cite flaws and errors in a special master’s report to support overturning its conclusions.

The state will fast-track billions in road projects despite not knowing how the pandemic could impact revenues.

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.

The municipal bond market eclipsed the $400 billion mark for the fourth time since 2010, thanks to taxable trend that led to a vault in fourth quarter volume.