From Tallahassee.com
The Florida Legislature is in session through May 1. Here are the key issues in the fifth week of session and what’s coming up. Get updates at floridacapitalnews.com:
Tobacco tax
What happened: A buck-a-pack increase in the state’s tobacco tax (and a dollar-per-ounce on other forms of tobacco) is moving fast through the Senate. It’s estimated to raise close to $900 million a year.
What’s next: Figuring out how to spend the proceeds.
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