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EP 159 Kevin Captain - Volusia EMS Chief
On Monday, legislative leaders agreed on a $114.5 billion state budget….major topics include education funding, healthcare spending, environmental projects, and tax policy. Legislators will take a final vote tomorrow on a FY 2026–27 state budget after their required 72-hour waiting period.
Gov Desantis is calling legislators back for another Special Session June 1-3 to address property tax relief. But there are several issues yet to be addressed….and they must have ballot language by August 5.
Volusia County and New Smyrna Beach began ~$7 million project to improve stormwater drainage around…
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