Committee OKs Senate budget that contains Aramis Ayala money shift, for now
The Senate Appropriations Committee approved a proposed $83.2 billion state budget Wednesday after its chairman agreed to study a proposal to shift $1.3 million from Orlando State Attorney Aramis Ayala’s office. Sen. Randolph Bracy withdrew his amendment to restore the money after Jack Latvala said he would work on a possible floor amendment. “Let us work a little more on an approach here that’s a little bit more than all-or-nothing,” Latvia said. “I look forward to working with you to see…