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Today,
Governor Jeb Bush signed into law the 2002-2003 Florida Responsible
Budget.
"I
want to congratulate Governor Bush for his strong leadership
and dedication to producing a budget that continues to responsibly
meet the needs of all Floridians.
While other
states have experienced fiscal reductions or downfalls after
the tragedies of September 11th, Florida has increased spending
by $1.4 billion dollars. This is a true testament to the
fiscal stability, health and prosperity of our state,"
said House Speaker Tom Feeney. |
"Under the leadership
of Governor Bush and the Republican led legislature, funding for our
teachers, classrooms and teachers, providing for our most vulnerable
citizens, promoting economic stimulus and preserving our environment
continued to be the top priority," said House Speaker Tom Feeney.
The $50.4 billion
budget includes the largest funding increase ever for K-12 education,
totaling $1.1 billion dollars this year. The historic overall
dollar increase for K-12 since 1999 is $3 billion dollars.
Speaker Feeney
also praised House Appropriations Chairman Carlos Lacasa for his tremendous
success in creating a budget of which all Floridians can be proud.
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You can contact
the Speaker via email or
Capitol
Office:
Room 420 The Capitol, 402 S. Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300
Phone (850)488-1450
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District
Office:
P.O. Box 622109
Oviedo, FL
32762-2109
(407)977-6500
SUNCOM: 392-6500
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