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Lawmakers seem to be in agreement with the Governor.

Higher fees and fines along with trust fund dollars will likely be the elements used to balance the budget. Lawmakers will meet next Monday in Tallahassee to begin working on the two billion dollar budget shortfall. The 40,000 dollar a day special session is expected to last through January 16th. Read the official proclamation below.

Read it Here: Joint Proclamation

In a statement released Tuesday night, Governor Charlie Crist said state government needs to tighten it’s belt.

“I look forward to continuing to work with the Florida Legislature to put our current fiscal year in balance,” said Crist. “Just as families across Florida are tightening their belts in response to the challenging economic times, we as elected officials must do all we can to run government and serve our citizens in a way that is efficient and responsible.”