Florida’s Revenue Projections Get Bump

TALLAHASSEE — State economists on Tuesday increased general-revenue projections by about $2.18 billion for the current fiscal year and next year, giving a boost to lawmakers as they put together a new budget.

But more than $700 million of that increased revenue has already been allocated for things such as hurricane assistance and home-hardening programs.

Also, a long-range forecast projects mostly moderate annual revenue growth — 1.6 percent to 2.9 percent — after the current fiscal year ends June 30.

That could mean hard decisions as lawmakers push priorities with big price tags.