Balancing the budget: Gov. Rick Scott wants to slash $5 billion in spending

In an effort to eliminate deficits, governors across the country are proposing state budgets with spending cuts and almost no new taxes. Florida Governor Rick Scott, a newly elected Republican, is following suit. Gov. Scott has issued a state budget that cuts $5 billion in spending and overhauls public employee pensions. Gov. Scott calls his … Continue reading Balancing the budget: Gov. Rick Scott wants to slash $5 billion in spending