DeSantis Proposes $114.8 Billion Florida Budget With State Employee Raises, New Tax Exemptions and Strong Reserves

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has proposed a $114.8 billion state budget for 2023-24. Calling it the Framework for Freedom Budget, DeSantis, who spoke at the state Capitol on Feb. 1, used it to showcase the state’s strengths under his leadership.
“Florida’s focus on freedom has led us to outpace the nation on all fronts,” DeSantis said in a statement released simultaneously by his office.
“Through the Framework for Freedom Budget, we are establishing freedom-first policies to benefit Florida workers and families and to provide a framework for future prosperity,” DeSantis said.
“Florida will fight against federal headwinds by putting forth sound fiscal policies that keep more money in the pockets of Floridians,” he said. “Our budget proposal not only builds on the successes of the past four years, but ensures that Florida will continue to thrive.”…}