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Saturday, May 2, 2026

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Framework for Freedom Budget - Governor Ron DeSantis

The budget includes a record tax relief package to help Florida families and record investments in Florida’s environment

FORT PIERCE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the Framework for Freedom Budget for Fiscal Year 2023–24 while visiting the City of Fort Pierce. The Framework for Freedom Budget includes a record $2.7 billion tax relief package to help Florida families during a time of high inflation caused by reckless federal spending. Additionally, the Governor highlighted record investments in Florida’s environment and natural resources which are a cornerstone of Florida’s thriving economy, including a record $1.6 billion investment in Everglades restoration and water quality projects. The Governor championed and secured the Debt Reduction Program that will immediately reduce Florida’s debt by approximately $400 million, saving an estimated $31 million and accelerating debt reduction while Washington, D.C. continues to grow the national debt. The Framework for Freedom Budget totals $116.5 billion for the people of Florida. Florida maintains healthy reserves at the end of the fiscal year, totaling more than $15.3 billion. Florida has maintained record levels of reserves while continuing to make historic investments in education, public safety, infrastructure, and the environment. To maintain Florida’s sound fiscal standing in the face of continued economic headwinds due to ill-conceived federal policies, Governor DeSantis vetoed $510.9 million.

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