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.
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.
Gov. DeSantis includes tax relief in 2025-2026 budget proposal
Gov. DeSantis' “Focus on Fiscal Responsibility” $115.6 billion budget proposal puts $14.6 billion in reserves, pays down debt and provides tax relief.
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
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.
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.
DeSantis proposes $115.6B budget amid immigration bill conflicts
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is rolling out his next budget proposal, aiming to reduce spending next year amidst ongoing conflicts with lawmakers over an immigration bill. However, that icy relationship might be thawing.
DeSantis aims to cut 700+ government positions in proposed $115.6B state budget
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 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 ...
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 ...
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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.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis rolls out $115 billion budget plan to support immigration enforcement
As Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Legislature continue their feud over immigration, the governor proposed a $115.6 billion ...
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DeSantis proposes the state spend $3 billion less next year and it is spending now
Gov. Ron DeSantis is rolling out an ambitious yet smaller spending plan for the coming year that includes familiar priorities ...
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 ...
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DeSantis education budget targets teacher pay and maintains low tuition
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ new recommended state budget proposes nearly $30 billion for K-12 education and a $222 per student funding ...