Ron DeSantis

A multi-part study by Cornell Consulting concludes that Florida should not build three major toll roads that are under consideration.

In a long-range revenue forecast, a state economist told lawmakers that it could take two or three years for Florida’s hard-hit tourism industry to recover.

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.

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.

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.

Theme park and business closures and hospitality industry layoffs will make recovery difficult for Orange County and the Orlando region.

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

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.

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.

Express lanes are the latest target for the anti-toll lawmakers tolls who last year tried to tie the hands of the Miami-Dade County Expressway Authority.

Florida can issue $32.4 billion of bonds over the next decade, the state’s annual debt report concludes.

The Clearwater Cay Community Development District dismissed its Chapter 9 case and will pursue a dispute about property assessments in state court.

Florida says it was harmed, but the special master in the water rights case said Florida lacked clear and convincing evidence that Georgia is responsible.

The state's experience shows how competition for funding has shifted away from traditional schools, S&P Global Ratings says in a new report.

Ron DeSantis appointed new Florida Development Finance Corp. board members; a bill has been introduced to place the issuer under the auspices of another state agency.