Ron DeSantis

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed the bill to rename the Reedy Creek Improvement District and end Disney's self-governance. Separately, the Legislature will look at prohibiting the issuance of environmental, social and governance bonds and using associated ratings.

"The main point is that this is a change primarily in name only," said Ben Watkins, head of the state's Bond Division. "There will be no impact on debt whatsoever."

Natalie Cohen of The Public Purse and John Mousseau of Cumberland Advisors take a deep dive into what’s happening in Reedy Creek in the wake of the Florida battle between Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Disney Co. Is it a portent of things to come or just a tempest in a teapot? Chip Barnett hosts the podcast recorded June 9. (33 minutes)

The state says the Centers for Disease Control's anti-COVID-19 safety protocols for the cruise ship industry are illegally burdensome and exceed its authority.

Over half of the $4.3 billion rise in the $96.6 billion budget proposal is related to costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

The lawsuits concern bond disclosure in South Carolina, a Florida toll bridge default, and the federal water rights fight between Florida and Georgia.

The legal wrangling over whether the state can control expressways in Miami-Dade County is expected to rage on well into 2021.

Task forces studying three proposed toll road projects failed to conclude if there is a need for the new corridors or modifications of existing roads.

Florida is taking public comments about a toll road program that would add more than 300 miles of highway across broad swaths of the state.

Even with revised estimates amid the pandemic, year-over-year revenue collections in Florida were down 4.6% in August compared with 2019.

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.