US EditionFlorida Lawmakers Pass $115B Budget, End Session
- Florida lawmakers passed a $115 billion state budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year after an extended session that ended late Monday night.
- The budget was finalized after an extended period of private discussions and intense political disputes, including conflicts over tax reductions and budget priorities.
- The spending plan features $1.3 billion in tax relief, including the permanent repeal of Florida's business rent tax and permanent sales tax holidays for back-to-school and hurricane supplies.
- The House passed the budget with a 103-2 vote, and the Senate approved it unanimously; Senate President Ben Albritton praised the plan for making important investments for Floridians, despite overall spending being reduced by $1 billion from the previous year.
- The budget now awaits Governor Ron DeSantis' review and signature before it goes into effect on July 1, with DeSantis expected to exercise line-item vetoes as needed.
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Cap reax: Florida Hospital Association applauds ‘meaningful health care investments’ in budget
Count the Florida Hospital Association (FHA) among the organizations praising lawmakers for considerations in the state’s 2025-26 spending plan. The Tallahassee-headquartered nonprofit trade group, which represents hospitals and health systems across the Sunshine State, applauded the Legislature for making “strategic investments in health care” prioritizing research, infrastructure, mitigation grants and expanded patient access. That includes: —…
Florida’s budget: Property tax rebates, sales tax cut fail
GOP leaders’ marquee plans to deliver tax relief to Floridians dealing with the rising cost of living fizzled as they wrapped up a lengthy, contentious session this week. The Legislature adjourned late Monday night without approving a $1,000 property tax rebate sought by Gov. Ron DeSantis, a reduction of the sales tax rate pushed by House Speaker Daniel Perez or even the more-minor sales tax savings plan suggested by Senate President Ben Albritt…
“This is just an insult,” FHP advocate says Florida highway trooper raises don’t go far enough
It took years, but Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) troopers are finally getting a raise. Thats according to Floridas newly approved $115-billion state budget. In it, base salaries for troopers are expected to increase from just over $54,000 per year to $60,000.WATCH: This is just an insult, FHP advocate says Florida highway trooper raises dont go far enough This is just an insult, FHP advocate says Florida highway trooper raises dont go far enough …
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