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 proposes $115.6 billion budget, $500M for immigration enforcement
Over the past decade, Florida’s annual spending has surged, surpassing $110 billion in recent years. This time around, DeSantis wants to level things off—offering a $115.6 billion spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year. During a press conference in Tallahassee, he emphasized savings, dubbing it the “Focus on Fiscal Responsibility” budget.
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 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. The tax holiday, which DeSantis dubbed the "Second Amendment Summer," would allow people to purchase firearms, ammunition and accessories tax-free from Memorial Day to July 4.
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 $115.6 billion 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.
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.
'Second Amendment Summer:' DeSantis wants tax holiday for firearms, ammunition, accessories
In Gov. Ron DeSantis' proposed state budget, he's asking for another tax holiday: Second Amendment Summer, for firearm, ammo ...
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 softens tone in immigration clash with GOP lawmakers
The Florida Legislature rejected DeSantis’ proposal and instead passed a bill giving Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson ...
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.
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Gov. DeSantis wants cuts to Agriculture Department amid feud with Wilton Simpson
DeSantis and Simpson are battling over who should be the state leader in the fight against illegal immigration.
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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...