budget

'Age of Disruption': Perez, Albritton Call for 'Scrutiny' of State Government Spending

While Gov. Ron DeSantis and GOP lawmakers agree that excess government spending needs to be cut, Senate President Ben Albritton…

2 days ago

After Bruising Battle, DeSantis is Confident Legislature Can 'Land the Plane' on Immigration

TALLAHASSEE—After a brutal few weeks rife with party infighting and bruising insults, Gov. Ron DeSantis believes he and the GOP…

1 month ago

'We Don't Need Weed Money': FL Economy is too Good to Need Marijuana Industry, DeSantis Says

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday touted Florida's leading economy as a top reason why voters should stomp out an amendment…

4 months ago

Florida Slips into Bottom Ten for Public Safety and Infrastructure, Report Reveals

TALLAHASSEE, FL—Despite Gov. Ron DeSantis' recent efforts to beef up Florida's healthcare and transportation systems, a new report analyzing public…

6 months ago

DeSantis Says He Vetoed Culture Funding to Stop Paying For 'Sexual' Fringe Festivals

AUBURNDALE, FL—Governor Ron DeSantis said he vetoed $32 million from the state's budget because he doesn't want money going toward…

8 months ago

Gone Fishin'? DeSantis Creates Florida-Only Lobster Season, Prizes for Lionfish-Capture

MARATHON, FL—Governor Ron DeSantis announced a Florida-man-style package on Wednesday morning, touting a day of lobster-catching just for Florida residents…

9 months ago

Last Squeeze🍊—6.13.2024—Biden Accused of 'Sh*tting His Pants'—Donalds Calls Biden 'Trash'—Republicans Think US Newspaper Has Hamas-Ties—Much More...

Lawmakers Squabble Over Biden's Cognitive State, Accuse him of Sh*tting his Pants Congressional lawmakers from Florida, including Representative Matt Gaetz…

9 months ago

What Didn't Make the Cut? DeSantis' 16 Page Veto List

TALLAHASSEE, FL—Governor Ron DeSantis signed the 2024-2025 budget totaling $116.5 billion Wednesday afternoon, and with it sent out his 16-page…

9 months ago

JUICE🍊—6.13.2024—DeSantis Signs Budget—Donalds Talks About Biden's Cognitive Decline—Much More...

'The Big Enchilada': DeSantis Signs $116.5 Billion State Budget TAMPA, FL—In its final form, Governor Ron DeSantis approved this year's $116.5…

9 months ago

'The Big Enchilada': DeSantis Signs $116.5 Billion State Budget

TAMPA, FL—In its final form, Governor Ron DeSantis approved this year's $116.5 billion budget while vetoing around $1 billion in…

9 months ago

DeSantis Removes State Park Entry Fees for Memorial Day Weekend

NAPLES, FL—Governor Ron DeSantis announced a twofer celebration beginning on Memorial Day, first removing all entry fees for state parks…

10 months ago

DeSantis Awards Ground-Breaking $2.2 Billion Toward Special Needs Floridians

JUPITER, FL—Governor Ron DeSantis approved over $2.2 billion in the state budget for the Agency for Persons with Disabilities, the…

10 months ago

DeSantis Doles out Millions to Take on Hurricanes and Financially Assist Floridians

REDINGTON SHORES, FL—Governor Ron DeSantis announced $50 million toward beach renourishment and signed two bills into law Wednesday morning, appropriating…

11 months ago

DeSantis Touts $3.14 Billion in Two Years Toward Everglades Restoration Efforts

WEST PALM BEACH, FL—Governor Ron DeSantis approved an additional $1.5 billion toward Everglades restoration and water quality on Earth Day,…

11 months ago

Passidomo's Low-Profile Budget Item Provides Funding to Afterschool Charity Programs

TALLAHASSEE, FL—An education priority of Senate President Kathleen Passidomo has gone mostly unnoticed in the state's budget, providing funding to…

12 months ago

DeSantis Nominates Budget Director Chris Spencer as New State Board of Administration Director

TALLAHASSEE, FL—Friday morning Governor Ron DeSantis nominated his long-time aide and Budget Director to become the next Executive Director of…

12 months ago

Legislature Swoops in to Save Wakulla Springs From 16-Pump Gas Station

WAKULLA, FL—Wakulla Springs, the largest underground cave system in America, will be saved from an oil company's plan to build…

12 months ago

The Lounge🍊—3.10.2024—SINE DIE! Legislative Session in Florida Ends—More...

SINE DIE! The final week of the Legislative Session has come and gone, and with it a series of scraps…

1 year ago