No visible sign of Florida budget agreement

Apr 22nd, 2009 - MiamiHerald

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- With a week left to resolve budget issues, Republican legislative leaders were still searching for a starting point Wednesday after an unsually long five days of behind-the-scenes discussions that had minority Democrats fuming.

Gov. Charlie Crist and Senate President Jeff Atwater, though, declared they're optimistic the budget will be settled on time. Lawmakers have through next Wednesday to finish it so they can comply with a 72-hour cooling off period before the regular session ends two days later on May 1.

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