Florida Senate President Kathleen Passidomo unveils plan to tackle affordable housing 'crisis'
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida's Senate president thinks she has a plan to tackle the state's affordable housing crisis.
President Kathleen Passidomo, R-Naples, unveiled a massive 93-page bill Thursday. It aims to spur private developers to create more affordable housing, ensuring Floridians can live near places they work.
"This is something that is a crisis in our state," Passidomo said during a morning news conference. "It has become a huge burden on our citizens and our residents. It is something that we have to address."
Passidomo's idea, called the Live Local Act, requires a more than $800 million appropriation. It bolsters funds for several current housing programs and adds a bunch of tax...
