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Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis outlined his proposed $117 billion state budget Wednesday, including recommendations to increase spending on law enforcement as well as investments in campus security for the state’s public universities,
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Gov. Ron DeSantis proposes $117 billion budget. Would boost salaries for teachers, law enforcement
DeSantis, who can’t run for another term next year, said the proposal “builds off the success that we've had” during his time as governor.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is scheduled to hold a press conference at 2 p.m. today in West Palm Beach. Watch the press conference live below.
This year’s budget is called “Floridians First,” with DeSantis saying during an Orlando press conference Wednesday that he thought of it as ensuring “we are good stewards but [also] making sure the needs we have are being addressed.” (Gary Fineout has a detailed look for Pros .)
Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled a $117 billion budget proposal which he touted as a leaner spending plan than last year’s that still prioritizes pay increases for teachers and law enforcement officials.
On the cusp of his final year in office, Gov. Ron DeSantis wants a $117 billion budget – about $2.2 billion more than the current year.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis discussed the "Floridians First" budget in West Palm Beach, highlighting Florida's tax exemptions and the elimination of the tax on business rent.
DeSantis said the overall budget for K-12 education is $30.6 billion, with an additional $1.7 billion for early childhood education. The budget also includes $2 billion for the state college system and $4 billion for the state university system.
Florida's budget has grown by about 25% since DeSantis took office in 2019, not accounting for inflation. DeSantis' proposed budget will cover his final year in office and the start of his successor's first year. He is term-limited and will leave office upon the inauguration of the next governor in January 2027.