/tags/2021-state-budget 2021 state budget en-US WLRN Mon, 28 Jun 2021 18:14:12 GMT /news/2021-06-28/florida-budget-bevy-of-laws-ready-to-take-effect More than 100 new laws passed during the 2021 legislative session will hit the books this week, ranging from a record $100 billion state budget to a ban on COVID-19 vaccine “passports” and an expansion of school vouchers. Mon, 28 Jun 2021 18:14:12 GMT /news/2021-06-28/florida-budget-bevy-of-laws-ready-to-take-effect Jim Turner / News Service of Florida /2021-06-03/nikki-fried-runs-for-governor-floridas-new-budget-and-cleaning-water-using-cacti Florida's only statewide elected Democrat is running for governor. The state's largest budget ever was signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis. Who are the winners and losers? Plus, how to clean water using a cactus. Thu, 03 Jun 2021 22:48:37 GMT /2021-06-03/nikki-fried-runs-for-governor-floridas-new-budget-and-cleaning-water-using-cacti Chris Remington, Leslie Ovalle Atkinson /news/2021-06-02/gov-desantis-criticized-for-vetoes-of-lgbtq-support-programs Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday slashed $900,000 in funding for programs that serve LGBTQ people in Central Florida, including a program that provides mental-health services to survivors and family members of victims of the Pulse nightclub mass shooting. Wed, 02 Jun 2021 21:37:14 GMT /news/2021-06-02/gov-desantis-criticized-for-vetoes-of-lgbtq-support-programs Christine Sexton / News Service of Florida /news/2021-06-02/gov-desantis-signs-florida-budget-vetoes-1-5-billion While pointing to an economic resurgence amid the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday used his line-item veto power to slash $1.5 billion as he signed a record $100 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Wed, 02 Jun 2021 18:51:43 GMT /news/2021-06-02/gov-desantis-signs-florida-budget-vetoes-1-5-billion Jim Turner / News Service of Florida /news/2021-02-17/desantis-administration-pushes-for-job-growth-money As state lawmakers face a revenue shortfall amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration says a request for $50 million for business incentives wouldn’t have that large of an impact on the upcoming budget. Wed, 17 Feb 2021 18:16:46 GMT /news/2021-02-17/desantis-administration-pushes-for-job-growth-money Jim Turner / News Service of Florida /news/2021-02-03/florida-democrats-want-lawmakers-to-have-more-say-on-federal-aid With Congress and the Biden administration discussing further financial stimulus, Democrats on the state House Appropriations Committee on Wednesday said legislative oversight is needed for any money headed to Florida. Wed, 03 Feb 2021 20:57:53 GMT /news/2021-02-03/florida-democrats-want-lawmakers-to-have-more-say-on-federal-aid Jim Turner / News Service of Florida /news/2021-02-03/florida-forever-funding-could-be-cut-in-half Funding for the state's main land preservation program would be halved, if Gov. Ron DeSantis' budget proposals are adopted. Wed, 03 Feb 2021 17:29:03 GMT /news/2021-02-03/florida-forever-funding-could-be-cut-in-half Steve Newborn /news/2021-02-02/florida-senators-raise-questions-about-desantis-budget Chris Spencer, director of the governor’s Office of Policy and Budget, faced a series of questions from the committee after presenting an overview of DeSantis’ proposal, which was released Thursday. Tue, 02 Feb 2021 20:41:00 GMT /news/2021-02-02/florida-senators-raise-questions-about-desantis-budget Jim Saunders / News Service of Florida /local-news/2021-01-29/desantis-proposes-1-billion-fund-to-help-local-governments-adapt-to-climate-change As part of Gov. Ron DeSantis' proposed budget for the 2021-22 fiscal budget, he announced a $1 billion investment in projects that address the impacts of climate change. Fri, 29 Jan 2021 10:46:55 GMT /local-news/2021-01-29/desantis-proposes-1-billion-fund-to-help-local-governments-adapt-to-climate-change Mary Ellen Klas, Alex Harris /news/2021-01-28/gov-desantis-looks-to-boost-school-spending Gov. Ron DeSantis is asking lawmakers for a $285 million increase in public-school funding in the coming year and to keep tuition rates flat for college and university students --- a potentially stark contrast to what House and Senate budget leaders have signaled could be coming. Thu, 28 Jan 2021 21:09:45 GMT /news/2021-01-28/gov-desantis-looks-to-boost-school-spending Ryan Dailey | News Service of Florida