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With differences on issues such as funding prisons, a health-care plan and home-hardening grants, Senate and House budget committees on Wednesday approved spending plans that top $115 billion.
Florida House and Senate Republican budget chiefs this week brushed aside concerns about Gov. Ron DeSantis' $114.4 billion spending plan. Lawmakers will prepare to negotiate a final budget during the legislative session that will start Jan. 9.
Describing Gov. Ron DeSantis’ proposed 2024-2025 budget as “very responsible,” House and Senate Republican budget chiefs on Tuesday brushed aside concerns about the $114.4 billion spending plan.
Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to ask for an additional $1 billion for the state Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund during the upcoming legislative session.
House Minority Leader Fentrice Driskell, D-Tampa, said a negative cash balance “looks like a blemish on our financial planning.”