US EditionDeSantis Signs $115.1B Florida Budget, Defends Migrant Detention Site Amid Pushback
- On June 30, one day prior to the start of the 2025-26 fiscal year, Governor Ron DeSantis approved Florida’s state budget, valued at approximately $115 billion, during a news conference held in Sumter County.
- The final budget was approved following a prolonged legislative session that extended more than three months beyond the initially scheduled conclusion on May 2, as lawmakers engaged in lengthy negotiations over tax cuts between the House and Senate.
- The budget includes $2 billion in tax relief, permanent sales tax holidays, over $1.4 billion for Everglades restoration, $29.5 billion for K-12 education, and targeted pay raises for teachers and state workers.
- DeSantis vetoed close to $600 million in spending to align the budget with his earlier recommendations, praised Florida's strong fiscal management upon signing the approximately $115 billion budget into law, and committed to advocating for a property tax reduction amendment on next year's ballot.
- The completed budget and tax package maintain fiscal discipline while enabling tax cuts and funding priorities, but critics warn property tax repeal efforts could reduce government services.
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Governor DeSantis Signs Florida Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget; Everything You Need To Know
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 budget, totaling $117.4 billion after $567 million in line-item vetoes. This marks the second consecutive year of a year-over-year reduction in state spending, emphasizing the Governor’s commitment to fiscal responsibility. The signed budget is approximately $10 million above the Governor’s recommended budget from February. […] Governor DeSantis Signs Florida Fiscal Year 202…
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