State spending would grow and property taxes drop under a new budget proposal from Gov. Charlie Crist that relies heavily on a handout from the federal government. ...more

February 21, 2009

Congress downsized a tax break for new car buyers. The compromise version of the economic stimulus bill includes a Senate-approved provision that would allow consumers to claim a federal income tax deduction for sales taxes and excise taxes paid on new vehicle purchases. ...more

February 14, 2009

As a way to save money, the Hillsborough County School Board voted Tuesday to cut the summer workweek for all employees to four days. ...more

December 10, 2008

TAMPA Hillsborough County School Board members today will consider plugging part of what may be a $55 million budget shortfall by shutting down all district buildings one day a week next summer. District leaders say they can save as much as $1.5 million by keeping summer school and other facilities open just four days a week. The district knows it has to cut at least $26 million this fiscal year. But if Florida's governor and Legislature don't come up with more money for education and other services, Hillsborough schools may have to cut an additional $28.9 million. ...more

December 9, 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