Tag: State Sen. Thad Altman

Florida schools roundup: Education spending, interpreter bill and more

Education budget: Gov. Rick Scott’s proposed $79.3 billion budget would boost spending for K-12 by $507.3 million, but only 15 percent would be provided by the state. The rest would come through higher property taxes on residents and businesses. Tampa Bay Times. Lake County school officials say the increase in education spending... READ MORE