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.
DeSantis proposes $115.6 billion budget, $500M for immigration enforcement
Over the past decade, Florida’s annual spending has surged, surpassing $110 billion in recent years. This time around, DeSantis wants to level things off—offering a $115.6 billion spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year. During a press conference in Tallahassee, he emphasized savings, dubbing it the “Focus on Fiscal Responsibility” budget.
DeSantis softens tone in immigration clash with lawmakers
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ proposed budget would direct $505 million to the state Division of Emergency Management for immigration enforcement and earmark another $4.4 million to set up a “special immigration unit” within the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission “to immediately assist the federal administration’s enforcement of illegal immigration.
Gov. DeSantis rolls out $115 billion budget plan to support immigration enforcement
The proposal includes more than $500 million to help with federal deportation efforts and also a “Second Amendment” tax breaks on guns.
DeSantis turns down the volume in immigration battle with legislative leaders
Gov. Ron DeSantis attempted to salve the intense enmity that has grown in recent weeks between himself and Florida legislative Republicans over the issue of illegal immigration in public remarks he made on Monday morning.
DeSantis proposes $115.6B 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. However, that icy relationship might be thawing.
Judge questions DeSantis administration's response time for public records requests
The judge is presiding over a case brought by American Oversight, a government accountability watchdog organization.
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DeSantis said he’d stay out of UF’s next presidential search. His appointees won’t.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has said he won’t get involved in UF’s presidential search. But under a recent rule, the state university ...
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 ...
DeSantis calls for pay increases for state law enforcement, firefighters in budget proposal
TALLAHASSEE - Gov. Ron DeSantis late Sunday proposed a $115.6 billion budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year that calls for ...
'Second Amendment Summer:' DeSantis wants tax holiday for firearms, ammunition, accessories
In Gov. Ron DeSantis' proposed state budget, he's asking for another tax holiday: Second Amendment Summer, for firearm, ammo ...
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.
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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 ...
DeSantis' $115.6 billion Florida state budget launched at tense time in Tallahassee
Republican lawmakers and the term-limited executive are locked in a bitter standoff over President Trump’s immigration ...
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Gov. DeSantis wants cuts to Agriculture Department amid feud with Wilton Simpson
DeSantis and Simpson are battling over who should be the state leader in the fight against illegal immigration.
DeSantis calls out Florida legislature for ‘defacto sanctuary state’ bill
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) slammed the single bill the Florida legislature took up out of session, claiming it sets up Florida ...