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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 budget for next fiscal year, along with a recommendation to add $505 million to the current budget for state and local law enforcement agencies to help federal officials deport unauthorized immigrants.
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.
What Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wants from state's next budget
Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) plan to hold a key vote for the GOP’s sweeping agenda bill this week is in jeopardy as hard-line conservatives voice opposition to the level of spending cuts in the legislation, multiple sources told The Hill. Johnson told reporters last week — during the conference’s retreat in Florida — that the House…
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.
DeSantis releases state budget for Florida
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a budget totaling $115.6 billion with $14.6 billion in reserves.
DeSantis seeks $29.7 billion for Florida K-12 education budget
Gov. Ron DeSantis put out his annual budget wish list in advance of the upcoming legislative session. He again highlights education as a priority area for spending. Among his proposals, DeSantis calls for an additional $246 million toward teacher pay,
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DeSantis takes a more conciliatory tone, says 'we'll land the plane' on immigration bill
A week after the Legislature snubbed his proposals, Gov. Ron DeSantis appeared to tamp down his dispute with GOP leaders, ...
Pending the 'full rundown': Gov. Ron DeSantis discusses accusations against Lee sheriff
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday said he has not been given the "full rundown" on the accusations against Lee County Sheriff ...
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‘Hit him’: Donald Trump drove decision to turf Ron DeSantis early in 2024 GOP race
An architect of Donald Trump’s third campaign for President confirms that Trump drove the decision to be aggressive against a ...
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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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.
After rebuke from legislative leaders, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis pledges to veto immigration bill
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has promised to veto a sweeping immigration bill. It’s the latest escalation in a statehouse ...
Ron DeSantis Reacts to Republican Rebellion in Florida
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis criticized members of his own party for refusing to hold a special session to help implement ...
'Don't have time for weakness': Gov. Ron DeSantis promises to veto legislature's 'TRUMP Act'
Gov. Ron DeSantis was in Central Florida Wednesday lashing out at the newly passed "TRUMP Act," a sweeping bill addressing ...
Amid budget debut, DeSantis says talks with Legislature underway on immigration compromise
Gov. Ron DeSantis released a budget plan Monday that includes more than $500 million to crack down on illegal immigration.