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Governor Charlie Crist received the 66.5 billion dollar state budget Wednesday.

The spending plan includes two billion dollars in increased taxes and fees. Crist isn’t saying whether or not he’ll veto any spending items, but is reviewing legislation that would cap lawyer fees in worker’s compensation lawsuits.

“I’m reviewing them both still to be perfectly honest with you. I have great respect for Senator Gaetz and I know that particularly the House was concerned about he worker’s comp bill, so we are reviewing both of those very closely,” Crist said.

The governor has the power to veto spending items he doesn’t agree with. He has 15 days to review the budget before he signs it.