Gov. Scott Plans To Veto $256 Million From New Budget
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TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/AP) — Florida Gov. Rick Scott plans to veto more than $256 million from a new state budget passed by legislators days ago.
Scott said on Tuesday that he will sign the $82 billion budget, but in an unusual move, he announced his planned budget vetoes ahead of time. Scott and other governors usually wait until the budget is delivered to them before announcing vetoes.
State legislators wrapped up their annual session last Friday. They approved a budget that did not include many of Scott's top priorities.
The Republican governor says he will veto dozens of spending items, including money for roads, cultural projects and $10 million for quiet zone improvements along a proposed railroad line.
Scott's biggest proposed veto is $55 million legislators wanted to take out of an account dedicated to economic development projects.
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