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Florida Lawmakers End Session Without Budget for First Time

5/3/2025

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In a historic turn, Florida lawmakers wrapped up their 60-day legislative session without a state budget for the first time in ten years. With a staggering $4.4 billion gap between the House and Senate spending proposals, tensions over tax cuts loom large. A special session is on the horizon to resolve these critical issues before the looming July 1 deadline.

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Story summary

In a historic turn, Florida lawmakers wrapped up their 60-day legislative session without a state budget for the first time in ten years. With a staggering $4.4 billion gap between the House and Senate spending proposals, tensions over tax cuts loom large. A special session is on the horizon to resolve these critical issues before the looming July 1 deadline.