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DeSantis Proposes $117 Billion Budget with Security Enhancements

12/11/2025

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Ron DeSantis (Florida Governor) proposed a $117.36 billion budget for 2026-2027 to cut property taxes and reserve $300 million for potential revenue losses in small counties.
DeSantis allocated $6 million to expand the school guardian program to higher education.
DeSantis allocated $20 million for campus security improvements after a shooting at Florida State University.
DeSantis is preparing to leave office in January 2027 as Republicans and Democrats vie for post.

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Ron DeSantis (Florida Governor) proposed a $117.36 billion budget for 2026-2027 to cut property taxes and reserve $300 million for potential revenue losses in small counties.
DeSantis allocated $6 million to expand the school guardian program to higher education.
DeSantis allocated $20 million for campus security improvements after a shooting at Florida State University.
DeSantis is preparing to leave office in January 2027 as Republicans and Democrats vie for post.