Florida’s $115 Billion Budget: Big Reserves, Fewer Jobs, and a Leaner Spend as Economic Clouds Gather
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — After a grueling 105-day legislative session—far longer than the usual 60—Florida lawmakers have finalized a lean $115.1 billion budget. The new budget trims spending amid growing concerns over economic uncertainty and storm-season risks, while also reflecting deep ideological divisions within the Republican-led statehouse. Despite the marathon negotiations, state leaders managed to hammer…
