August 28, 2008
TALLAHASSEE -- Think Florida's budget is bad now?
You haven't seen anything yet.
A top state economist said Wednesday that Gov. Charlie Crist and lawmakers could have to plug a $3.5 billion budget hole next year as Florida's housing-driven economy continues to sputter.
That budget, which would take effect in July 2009, comes after lawmakers passed a spending plan this year that slashed $332 million from public schools and chopped funding for dozens of other programs.
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