Capitol Update is a weekly review of state government.  This week’s topics include:   

  • The Board of Governors approved Marva Johnson as president of FAMU, Jeanette Nunez as president of FIU and Manny Diaz as interim president of UWF.
  • The House and Senate adjourned “sine die” after a session that was extended to approve a state budget.
  • The $115.1 billion budget includes $1.3 billion in tax cuts, including elimination of the state tax on commercial rents.