Florida Governor Proposes $117 Billion Budget Focused Locally
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Governor Ron DeSantis on Wednesday unveiled a near-$117.4 billion 'Floridians First' budget that increases education funding, boosts law enforcement pay and reserves, proposes homestead property-tax elimination with state backfill, and includes debt reduction and targeted program cuts; legislative approval and a 2026 ballot amendment will affect implementation. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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- 1. 2019: DeSantis' first enacted state budget amounted to about $91 billion.
- 2. April (this year): A mass shooting at Florida State University prompted campus security investments.
- 3. Earlier this year: DeSantis promoted term limits during outreach to Ohio lawmakers.
- 4. Wednesday (this week): DeSantis unveiled the near-$117.4 billion 'Floridians First' budget in Orlando.
- 5. This week: DeSantis spoke at a Term Limits Summit urging a constitutional amendment.
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