According to information from the News Service of Florida, Governor Rick Scott’s office announced today that he plans to veto $256.1 million from the newly approved budget for the fiscal year that starts July 1. Lawmakers approved the $83.2 billion budget Friday before ending the annual legislative session. While more on that will be available later, here is a release from Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam…
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam issued the following statement in response to Governor Rick Scott supporting many of his key budget priorities:
“I thank Governor Scott for his thoughtful consideration and support of many of our key priorities in the state budget. With the support of the Florida Legislature and the Governor, we are increasing pay for our wildland firefighters, supporting Florida citrus, protecting and growing Florida’s water supply, preserving Florida’s precious landscapes, promoting and defending Florida agriculture, protecting Floridians and much more.
“I also thank the Florida Legislature for their overwhelming and consistent support of our efforts to serve the people of Florida in an efficient and effective manner.”
For more information about the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, visit FreshFromFlorida.com.