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State Sen. Barbara Sharif briefs Weston on 2025–26 legislative session, highlights tax relief, school safety and protections for vulnerable adults
Summary
State Sen. Barbara Sharif (Dist. 35) presented a legislative update to the Weston City Commission, outlining budget totals, tax‑relief measures, education and coastal resilience investments, and bills on workforce credentials for students with autism and protections for vulnerable adults.
State Sen. Barbara Sharif (District 35) gave a legislative update at the Weston City Commission meeting on July 7, summarizing changes from the 2025 session and items she said are likely to matter to Weston residents.
Sharif told the commission the state passed a large budget and highlighted a tax‑relief package and several bills the senator described as locally relevant. She thanked the commission for advocacy in Tallahassee and noted a city project that had received a $1,100,000 appropriation in staff requests was cut amid what she described as a $587,000,000 reduction to appropriations; she urged continued advocacy to restore local projects.
Key points the senator raised
- State budget:…
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