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Florida pulls the reins on local spending: DeSantis signs strict new tax caps, transparency rules

Florida local governments face strict new limits on their ability to raise property taxes and shield their spending from the ...
Politifact

Fact-checking claims that Florida’s property tax amendment will ‘defund’ essential public services

Some Florida Democrats are warning that a Republican plan to drastically reduce property taxes on Floridians’ primary homes isn’t as good as it seems, because it could mean losing essential local ...

Florida property tax cut amendment could cost local governments nearly $12 billion a year by 2031, economists say

Florida economists project a proposed property tax cut amendment would reduce local government revenues by $46 billion over ...

Contradictions and confusion: Questions surround DeSantis' property tax plan

The bill to implement Ron DeSantis' plan to cut property taxes doesn't necessarily jibe with his public rollout.
News4Jax

DeSantis calls on Florida lawmakers to pass property tax amendment for November ballot in special session

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Orlando Sentinel

Florida Democrats hope to amend DeSantis’ tax plan in special session

Florida Democrats came out swinging on Monday, filing amendments on the first day of a special session hoping to mitigate the damage they say will be caused by Gov. Ron DeSantis’ proposal to ...
Miami Herald

DeSantis has claims about his tax plan. What will actually be on the ballot?

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis delivers his State of the State address during the first day of the legislative session at the Florida State Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, in Tallahassee, Fla.
WESH

Florida lawmakers to vote Tuesday on proposed property tax constitutional amendment

CHARGES, INCLUDING CHILD NEGLECT. STATE LAWMAKERS RETURN TO WORK TOMORROW DURING A SPECIAL SESSION FOCUSING ON PROPERTY TAX RELIEF. WHILE IT’S BECOME A SIGNATURE ISSUE FOR GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS, ...
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Recap: Legislative panels OK DeSantis property tax plan amid blowback

Florida lawmakers return to Tallahassee on June 1 for a special legislative session focused on one of the most consequential tax debates in recent state history: Gov. Ron DeSantis’ proposed ...