Some state legislators have taken issue with Florida Gov. Rick Scott’s proposal for a $500 million increase in education funding, with the majority coming from taxpayer money. Because property values are increasing across the state, paying more for school funding doesn’t necessarily mean taxpayers would be spending more in state taxes total. This issue, however, remains contentious, with some offering a 50/50 split between state and taxpayer funding for K-12 programs. (Miami Herald)
Madlin Mekelburg was a reporting fellow for the Tribune in 2015 and 2016. She is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, where she studied journalism and French. Madlin previously worked at the... More by Madlin Mekelburg
