DeSantis Cuts Fat, Signs Lean Florida Budget Amid GOP Division and Federal Funding Uncertainty

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has taken a decisive stand for responsible governance by signing a $115 billion state budget that sharply trims spending by nearly $4 billion from the previous adjusted budget. This move highlights his commitment to fiscal discipline even as internal Republican conflicts threatened to stall progress in Tallahassee.Despite holding an iron grip on the legislature, the GOP struggled with infighting that extended the session to an unprecedented 105 days—far beyond the planned 60-day window. It took the governor’s firm use of line-item vetoes, slicing nearly $600 million from legislative proposals, to finalize a budget more in line...