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.
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
DeSantis proposes $115.6 billion budget, prioritizing officer pay and tax cuts
Gov. Ron DeSantis proposes a $115.6 billion budget for 2025-2026, focusing on law enforcement pay, commercial-lease tax elimination, and a new sales-tax holiday on guns and ammunition.
Ron DeSantis Proposes “Gun Sales Tax Holiday” as Part of Next FL State Budget
The “holiday” would take place during a time of year when mass shootings and gun violence are at their highest.
Gov. Ron 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.
Gov. DeSantis unveils budget proposal with immigration enforcement, gun sales tax holiday
In addition to wanting a permanent repeal of the business rent tax, Gov. DeSantis is proposing two new temporary sales tax holidays: a two-month period for boaters to save money on marine fuel and another one that he’s calling “Second Amendment Summer.”
Ron DeSantis promotes ‘focus on fiscal responsibility’ for proposed Florida budget
With a proposed Florida budget of $115.6 billion, which would leave $14.6 billion in reserves, Gov. Ron DeSantis said fiscal responsibility will be the theme for his 2025-26 spending plan, and his budget’s name this year reflects that.
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.
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.
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.
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 ...
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 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 ...
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DeSantis proposes ‘Second Amendment Summer’ sales tax holiday on guns, ammo
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, in announcing details of his $115.6 billion proposed state budget during a news conference at the ...
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Ron DeSantis predicts Florida Supreme Court will block marijuana amendment from ballot
Of note, the makeup of the Florida Supreme Court has not changed since justices in April approved an “Adult Use of Marijuana” ...
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.