The finance department released its annual citizen's report this week, showing the financial activity for fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2008. ...more

March 26, 2009

Russell says that is too much. ...more

March 25, 2009

WHAT'S IN: •Budget Cuts. Lawmakers in both chambers now anticipate cutting recurring costs by roughly $1 billion. That likely means cutting into health, education and public safety and other vital services, which could trigger layoffs and jeopardize the welfare of some of Florida's neediest residents. ...more

January 3, 2009

A select panel of lawmakers tapped $672 million from a reserve fund this week, but Florida is still facing a potential budget deficit that could force the Legislature into special session after the November election. ...more

September 13, 2008

Gov. Charlie Crist wants to tap Florida's savings accounts to pay today's bills - a short-term fix that fails to address the significant revenue challenges facing this state. ...more

September 5, 2008

Gov. Charlie Crist asked a special legislative panel Friday to tap $672 million from a budget reserve fund to help make up another state revenue shortfall. ...more

August 30, 2008

Charlie Crist released his official proposal to transfer $672 million from the stabilization fund to cover the shortfall in general revenue. ...more

August 29, 2008

Gov. Charlie Crist said Tuesday that he plans to take at least $600 million from state reserves to plug part of the $1.5 billion budget hole expected this year. But he's not interested, he said, in bringing lawmakers back to the capital for a special session to prioritize cuts to state spending. ...more

August 20, 2008