Florida lawmakers send 2026-’27 budget to DeSantis

Florida lawmakers submitted a $114.5 billion 2026-2027 budget to Gov. Ron DeSantis, who plans to cut at least $800 million using his line-item veto. The budget includes $49.2 billion for healthcare, $4.05 billion for corrections, $638.6 million for Everglades Restoration, and $425 million for the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program. Florida TaxWatch identified $829.7 million in 'budget turkeys' within the package.