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Gaetz pushed school funding fix as property tax debate dominates Florida legislative session

March 7, 2026 | Collin Bestor

Florida lawmakers are locked in one of the most divisive legislative sessions in recent memory, with disagreements among Republicans over property tax policy threatening local government budgets, according to State Sen. Don Gaetz.

Florida Sen. Don Gaetz speaks as Florida elected officials march through contentious legislative session

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Gaetz pushed school funding fix as property tax debate dominates Florida legislative session

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