Specter of government shutdown in Florida as House, Senate clash over state budget

Specter of government shutdown in Florida as House, Senate clash over state budget

The House voted to extend the session to June 30, raising the specter of a government shutdown if a budget deal isn't reached before then.

Florida Budget Deadlock Continues

Budget negotiations remain stalled. During Tuesday's session, Perez announced the House has offered several proposals, including a "lean, critical-needs budget with minimal spending and no tax cuts." Perez, who previously advocated for reducing the state's sales tax rate, now emphasizes overall spending reduction. He dismissed Governor Ron DeSantis's proposal to send $1,000 checks to homeowners