In this episode: We go deep inside the gears of government to show you how the state of Florida, urged on by lobbyists for the state’s biggest businesses, has rigged the rules around property taxes in a way that helps special interests keep tax breaks they squeeze out of Tallahassee — even when those tax breaks are unconstitutional. (For a written version of this story, click here.)
Further reading:
Seeking Rents: Ron DeSantis tried to give $25 million to a gun company
Florida Supreme Court: Sebring Airport Authority v. McIntyre (2001)
Florida Supreme Court: The Crossings at Fleming Island Community Development District v. Etcheverri (2008)
Florida Trend: Space Florida's rocket science financing
Second District Court of Appeal: Hillsborough County Aviation Authority v. Henriquez (2023)
Second District Court of Appeal: Gulf Marine Repair Corp. v. Henriquez (2023)
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Rigging the rules: How the state of Florida helps some special interests skip out on property taxes