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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 ...
'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 ...
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.
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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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.
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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 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 ...
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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 ...