The Florida Legislature spent the early part of the week holding committee meetings to address the state budget deficit. Florida Chamber staff attended the meetings and it is clear that our Legislators will have some difficult choices to make when Special Session begins on September 18.
During this time of economic downturn, it is important to remember the return the state receives when investing in solid programs that drive the economy. For instance, for every $1 the state invests in transportation infrastructure, the return is nearly $7! This is clearly an area in which the state should continue to invest, especially given the current economic forecast.
In an effort to convey this message, the Florida Chamber sent a letter to the Governor and the Legislature emphasizing the importance of state Transportation Trust Fund dollars, and urged them to avoid any diversion of these dollars to non-transportation programs. To read the letter, click here.
