Florida tax-cut debate turns to emergency services and state aid
DeSantis suggests grants could cover local shortfalls, while a former Republican senator questions whether they can replace recurring revenue.
Florida’s newly approved property-tax cuts are drawing warnings about emergency-service budgets, with former Republican state senator Jeff Brandes arguing that small inland communities have few ways to replace lost revenue. In a Friday opinion article, he challenged the adequacy of state assistance and said the amendment does not guarantee protection for police and fire services.