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Florida Lawmakers Near Historic $115.6 Billion Budget Deal

5/4/2025

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Florida lawmakers are on the brink of a historic budget deal, extending their session to finalize Governor DeSantis' ambitious $115.6 billion plan. With a remarkable $2.8 billion in tax cuts, including a permanent sales tax reduction, House Speaker Perez heralds this as a transformative moment. Lawmakers are set to reconvene on May 12 to seal the deal.

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Story summary

Florida lawmakers are on the brink of a historic budget deal, extending their session to finalize Governor DeSantis' ambitious $115.6 billion plan. With a remarkable $2.8 billion in tax cuts, including a permanent sales tax reduction, House Speaker Perez heralds this as a transformative moment. Lawmakers are set to reconvene on May 12 to seal the deal.