The annual hunt for budget “turkeys” by Florida TaxWatch, a pro-business, low-tax think tank, revealed $121 million in questionable projects, according to the group’s report released Friday.
But after receiving fierce criticism from lawmakers in recent years, including from Senate budget chief Joe Negron, R-Stuart, who called the report a “gimmick” last year, TaxWatch officials were keen to note they weren’t questioning the merits of the projects, only their lack of vetting through the budget process.
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