New fiscal year, new budget, new … state dessert? Here's Part 2 of a list of laws taking effect Friday
Starting Friday, state workers will get a 5.4% pay increase, and some workers, such as state attorneys, public defenders, prison guards and law enforcement officers will see even higher pay bumps.
It’s part of the $109 billion budget that takes effect Friday, the start of the new fiscal year. It includes $24.3 billion for K-12 schools, $1.7 billion more than last year, or $8,143 per student, about $385 more. That includes $800 million to boost teacher salaries, an increase of $250 million.
Here’s Part 2 of our look at the new laws taking effect Friday (find Part 1 here):
— SB 454: Increases the daily payment for former or retired Commissioners assigned to temporary duty by the Florida Commis...
