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It's hypocritical that the legislature and governor say they don't want tax increases but are pushing a bill through the back door that would require a tax increase on the local level.

Florida state Rep. Mike Fasano, on the pension bill the legislature passed and Gov. Rick Scott signed that forces counties to contribute $264 million more to the state's pension system.

Florida state Rep. Mike Fasano, on the pension bill the legislature passed and Gov. Rick Scott signed that forces counties to contribute $264 million more to the state's pension system.

Brian Peteritas is a GOVERNING contributor.
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