There are 3 article(s) tagged state of the state:

• February 2024

  • Gov. Lee proposes $1.2 billion in business tax refunds, $410 million annual cut

    The tax cut is among the biggest expenses in the governor’s budget, and comes as state revenues are stagnating. Lee argues the state can afford it because revenue is stabilizing at a level significantly above where it was a few years ago.

    By Ian Round February 05, 2024

• February 2023

  • Bill Lee’s State of the State highlights his priorities despite vocal opposition

    “The state of our beloved state is prosperous, hopeful, and unrivaled,” Lee said. Doctors stood outside the state House chamber protesting a bill that bans gender-affirming care for transgender youth.

    By Ian Round February 07, 2023

• February 2020

  • Education initiatives in $40B budget highlight State of the State

    Gov. Bill Lee, in his second State of the State address, introduced a $40.8 billion budget plan using $408 million in surplus funds to boost K-12 education and set up a children’s behavioral health safety net.

    By Sam Stockard February 04, 2020