TALLAHASSEE — A legislative session that started out with early victories for House and Senate leaders ended in some disappointment for Gov. Rick Scott, but it provided broad-based tax relief and millions for construction projects that stand to benefit the Tampa area. Local lawmakers played a major role in crafting the $82.3 billion budget, making sure it includes money for statewide and Tampa area projects. They also made sure there is money to close the gap in the budgets of clerks of courts statewide, increase money for affordable housing programs and at-risk teenage girls, provide additional spending for public and charter schools, and ensure tuition for thousands of...
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