Gov. Scott Unveils $77 Billion State Budget Proposal
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TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/AP) — Nearly $700 million in tax cuts are included in Governor Rick Scott's $77 billion budget in the coming year.
Scott released his budget recommendations on Wednesday.
Of the $673 million in proposed tax cuts, the biggest reduction would be in taxes charged on cellphones and cable television.
Scott is relying on increased local property taxes to boost overall spending on public schools by $842 million.
Scott is calling for increased spending on the state's prison system even though four years ago he called for deep cuts in that agency.
State lawmakers will use Scott's recommendations as a framework for a final budget that will be passed during the session that starts in March.
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