In this The Center Square article, Merrilee Gasser reports that Florida lawmakers approved a $114.5 billion state budget along with a package of tax cuts after returning to Tallahassee for a special session.
- Florida lawmakers passed the state budget on Friday after failing to reach a final agreement during the regular legislative session.
- The spending plan totals $114.5 billion for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
- Lawmakers also approved roughly $272.2 million in state and local tax cuts.
- The budget process was delayed by disagreements between legislative leaders, forcing a special session to finish the job.
- The approved tax relief reportedly includes breaks covering items such as guns, gear, school supplies, and other purchases.
- The article frames the budget as a major fiscal package that comes as Florida continues debating broader tax relief, including property tax reform.
- Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to continue pushing property tax relief after the budget’s passage.
- The final budget now moves the state past its delayed spending fight while leaving the next major fiscal battle centered on how far Florida should go in cutting property taxes.
Read the full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/florida/article_fa0a22fe-3c9b-4422-a92e-43bac0944482.html
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