No pay raise for rank-and-file state workers in DeSantis proposed budget for 2025-26
Governor Ron DeSantis's proposed $115.6 billion budget signals a shift for state workers, eliminates 741 jobs, no across-the-board pay raises.
Gov. DeSantis announces 'Second Amendment Summer' gun tax holiday as part of budget proposal
On Monday, as part of his 2025-2026 budget proposal, titled "Focus on Fiscal Responsibility," DeSantis revealed a new tax holiday on gun and ammo purchases. Gov. Ron DeSantis debuts new Florida tax holiday as part of budget proposal
DeSantis calls for pay increases for state law enforcement, firefighters in budget proposal
TALLAHASSEE - Gov. Ron DeSantis late Sunday proposed a $115.6 billion budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year that calls for increasing pay for state law enforcement officers and firefighters, eliminating a commercial-lease tax and holding a new sales-tax "holiday" on guns and ammunition.
Ron DeSantis Proposes “Gun Sales Tax Holiday” as Part of Next FL State Budget
The “holiday” would take place during a time of year when mass shootings and gun violence are at their highest.
Gov. DeSantis is proposing his budget for Florida's next fiscal year
The proposal is an initial step as lawmakers prepare to negotiate a final budget during the legislative session. It includes tax cuts and a firearms sales tax holiday.
Ron DeSantis promotes ‘focus on fiscal responsibility’ for proposed Florida budget
With a proposed Florida budget of $115.6 billion, which would leave $14.6 billion in reserves, Gov. Ron DeSantis said fiscal responsibility will be the theme for his 2025-26 spending plan, and his budget’s name this year reflects that.
Florida Gov. DeSantis releases proposed state budget for 2025-26, includes more tax cuts
The highlights include new tax relief, such as a “Second Amendment Summer” tax holiday from Memorial Day to July 4, exempting ammo and firearms.
Tallahassee reacts to Gov. DeSantis budget proposal
John Kennedy, the Florida Capitol Bureau Reporter for the USA TODAY Network, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer on Florida Live to break down Governor Ron DeSantis' state budget proposal, including cuts to the Florida Department of Agriculture and how his proposals fit into the context of the current climate of the statehouse.
DeSantis' $115.6 billion Florida state budget launched at tense time in Tallahassee
Republican lawmakers and the term-limited executive are locked in a bitter standoff over President Trump’s immigration crackdown.
DeSantis would cut taxes on guns, spend millions combatting immigration
Gov. Ron DeSantis is asking lawmakers to spend $510 million to combat illegal immigration and create a six-week sales tax holiday on gun and ammunition purchases as part of his proposed state budget for the next fiscal year.
Governor DeSantis unveils $115.6B proposed budget for 2025-26 fiscal year
Gov. Ron DeSantis rolled out his proposal for the state budget on Monday, totaling more than $115 billion for the upcoming fiscal year.
Ron DeSantis continues campaign against renewed marijuana measure
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) still does not support a ballot measure to legalize marijuana in the measure’s second time on the ...
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DeSantis turns down the volume in immigration battle with legislative leaders
Gov. Ron DeSantis attempted to salve the intense enmity that has grown in recent weeks between himself and Florida ...
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Gov. DeSantis wants agriculture cuts amid Wilton Simpson feud
DeSantis and Simpson are battling over who should be the state leader in the fight against illegal immigration.
Gov. DeSantis rolls out $115 billion budget plan to support immigration enforcement
The proposal includes more than $500 million to help with federal deportation efforts and also a “Second Amendment” tax ...
DeSantis calls out Florida legislature for ‘defacto sanctuary state’ bill
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) slammed the single bill the Florida legislature took up out of session, claiming it sets up Florida ...
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Gov. DeSantis wants to restore $27 million in arts grants funding, but with family-friendly strings
DeSantis delivered an unexpected punch to arts groups around Florida last year when he nixed the entire $32-million budget ...
DeSantis unveils spending plan for next year. How will fight with Legislature affect it?
As part of his recommended $115.6 billion budget, DeSantis would create a six-week sales tax holiday on gun and ammunition purchases.
DeSantis appoints controversial trustees to UWF board, including anti-DEI advocate
Gov. Ron DeSantis' UWF board appointments highlight a broader mission to reshape Florida's education system and target DEI ...