Gov. Scott Open to Postponing Budget Until After Session
Friday, November 18, 2011
By: Mark Simpson

November 18, 2011 | WMFE - This morning in an interview with WMFE News Governor Rick Scott says he'd prefer to wrap up the state's budget during January's legislative session, but is open to Senate President Mike Haridopolos' suggestion to wait until spring for budget talks.  

Florida Senate President Mike Haridopolos of Melbourne made headlines Thursday when he suggested postponing tackling the state’s budget until after January’s scheduled legislative session.
 
This morning in an interview with WMFE News, Governor Rick Scott says he’d prefer to avoid that situation, but he's open to suggestions.
 
Haridopolos says new revenue figures will be available in the spring, which is traditionally when the legislature meets.
 
This year, the session's start date is moved up to January, as lawmakers work on redistricting state and congressional districts.
 
Florida is facing a $1.6 billion budget shortfall this year.