Why Florida Is Considering Getting Rid of Property Tax
Why Florida Is Considering Getting Rid of Property Tax  
Podcast: WSJ What’s News
Published On: Thu Mar 20 2025
Description: P.M. Edition for Mar. 20. As the costs of home ownership soar, Florida lawmakers are considering a far-reaching remedy: eliminating property taxes. WSJ economics reporter Arian Campo-Flores joins us to discuss why the state is unlikely to get rid of property taxes completely. Plus, President Trump signs an executive order seeking to abolish the Education Department. And a $6.1 billion-sale of the Boston Celtics basketball team is the biggest in the history of American sports. Alex Ossola hosts. Listen: Trump Wants to Abolish the Education Department. What Comes Next? Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices