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DeSantis says next year Florida will witness ‘the boldest set of proposals that we’ve had yet’

“We’ll do more for infrastructure. We’re going to do even more significant tax relief. So, stay tuned for all of that.”

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida July 15, 2022February 17, 2024

“We’ll do more for infrastructure. We’re going to do even more significant tax relief. So, stay tuned for all of that.”

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says sports stadiums are ‘not a prudent use’ of tax dollars

He also added that it is “inappropriate” for private corporations to “subsidize political activism.”

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida June 3, 2022August 5, 2025

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‘A devastating loss’: USF research facility in downtown St. Pete among victims of DeSantis’ veto pen

“As sea levels continue to rise, we must equip researchers with the tools and facilities to combat this enormous threat.”

by News Service of Florida June 3, 2022April 20, 2025

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Florida Gov. DeSantis signs budget, vetoes $3.13 billion

In 2021, DeSantis slashed $1.5 billion in proposed spending.

by Jim Turner, Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida June 3, 2022August 3, 2023

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Florida lawmakers pass record $112 billion budget

The Senate voted 33-0 to pass the budget, while the House backed it in a 105-3 vote.

by Jim Turner, Jim Saunders and Ryan Dailey March 14, 2022August 3, 2023

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Florida Gov. DeSantis’ budget would increase K-12 spending, but cut funding to state universities

The Florida Education Association teachers union criticized DeSantis’ proposal because it does not target money to raise salaries for veteran teachers.

by Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida December 10, 2021June 9, 2025

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Florida Democrats blast Gov. DeSantis for balancing state budget with federal ‘cushion’

Democrats say the budget needs to do more for affordable housing, health care and public education.

by Florida Politics and Scott Powers December 9, 2021August 17, 2023

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Florida Gov Ron DeSantis pitches $99.7 billion ‘Freedom First’ budget

“This is a huge, huge budget. This is a huge deal,” DeSantis said during a news conference at the Capitol.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida December 9, 2021August 3, 2023

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Arts & Entertainment

All you really need: home theater on a budget

You already own most of a home theater system so why pay all the middle men?

by Robert Demery September 6, 2011August 3, 2023

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100 days and counting

A quiet start, a budget surprise: How Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn is doing so far, and the challenges that lie ahead.

by Mitch Perry July 22, 2011August 3, 2023

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DeSantis says next year Florida will witness ‘the boldest set of proposals that we’ve had yet’

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says sports stadiums are ‘not a prudent use’ of tax dollars

‘A devastating loss’: USF research facility in downtown St. Pete among victims of DeSantis’ veto pen

Florida Gov. DeSantis signs budget, vetoes $3.13 billion

Florida lawmakers pass record $112 billion budget

Florida Gov. DeSantis’ budget would increase K-12 spending, but cut funding to state universities

Florida Democrats blast Gov. DeSantis for balancing state budget with federal ‘cushion’

Florida Gov Ron DeSantis pitches $99.7 billion ‘Freedom First’ budget

Rick Scott budget is chock-full o’ freedom

St. Pete budget approved, but with questions on city worker raises and Enoch D. Davis Center

Aaaand we have a State budget, sort of (no juice for you)

USF held hostage by legislative terrorism

School daze

All you really need: home theater on a budget

100 days and counting

Back Door Man: Rep. Paul Ryan flees from angry constituents at town hall meeting

Must click links for April 8, 2011

Mike Haridopolos’ plan to save Flori-duh

The CL Endorsement: Ed Turanchik for Mayor of Tampa

Water Cooler: Scott dumping rail? Crist’s boy Pinocchio; Blowhard Bunting;