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THURSDAY JUNE 4, 2026
T&T TO GET ONE OF THEIR OWN? Trinidad-born Jennifer Carroll nominated as next US ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago United States President Donald Trump has nominated Trinidad-born former Florida lieutenant governor Jennifer Carroll to serve as the next US ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago, a post that requires Senate confirmation before she can assume the role.
“This nomination marks an important step in the appointment process and reflects the continued importance of the longstanding relationship between Trinidad and Tobago and the United States,” – AMCHAM T&T
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Florida lawmakers approve property tax overhaul, voters to decide fate in November After two days of a special session, Florida lawmakers have passed a sweeping measure to reform property taxes for homesteaded properties across the state, setting the stage for voters to decide the proposal’s fate in November. The constitutional amendment would significantly expand Florida’s homestead exemption over the next several years,
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increasing it from the current $50,000 to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028. The expanded exemption would not apply to school district property tax levies. Voters will need at least 60% approval for the measure to take effect. The House and Senate also approved an amendment designed to protect school tax revenues from the proposed changes. Three Democratic senators — Mack Bernard of West Palm Beach, Daryl Rouson of St. Petersburg and Barbara Sharief of Miramar — voted in favor of the measure. Republican
Are you in favor or are you against increasing your homestead exemption for homestead properties only to $250,000 over two years.
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