In Summary:
Florida’s counties are responsible for nearly $420 million of the state’s Medicaid spending this fiscal year, including approximately $26.7 million from Orange County. State economists expect the statewide county obligation to approach $452 million next year. At the same time, Amendment 3 would expand the homestead exemption for non-school property taxes, potentially forcing local governments to make difficult choices among healthcare, public safety, parks, and other services.
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