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Drew WilsonNovember 27, 2017

Lake Placid Republican Sen. Denise Grimsley filed a bill Monday that would give the surviving spouses of disabled veterans a break on their property tax bills. “A few years ago, we provided property tax relief to disabled military veterans,” said Grimsley. “But once they pass away, we’re seeing a number of their widows being reassessed […]

Drew WilsonMarch 9, 2017

A bill that would extend a constitutional amendment to stop large spikes a property’s taxable value is ready for a floor vote in the House. HJR 21 cleared the House Commerce Committee with a 24-2 vote, and previously made it through the House Ways and Means Committee with a 16-1 vote. Back in 2008, Florida […]

Jim RosicaJanuary 11, 2016

Gov. Rick Scott is continuing his soapbox tour of the Florida Legislature on behalf of his proposed $1 billion in business and other tax cuts for 2016-17. On Monday, he visited the Senate Finance and Tax Committee, where he got a largely cordial and positive reception, even from the panel’s Democrats. The 2016 Legislative Session starts Tuesday. […]

Tag: Property Tax relief

Denise Grimsley wants tax relief for spouses of late disabled veterans

Bill limiting property tax assessments ready for House floor

Rick Scott stumps for tax cuts in Senate