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Governor Ron DeSantis unveils his "Framework for Freedom" budget

Governor Ron DeSantis
Posted at 8:11 AM, Feb 01, 2023
and last updated 2023-02-01 11:30:53-05

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Governor Ron DeSantis announced his "Framework for Freedom" budget for the fiscal year 2023-24 today in Tallahassee.

Governor DeSantis says his Framework for Freedom Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24 totals $114.8 billion and continues his commitment to Florida’s K 12 students, parents and teachers, environmental resources, and law enforcement, all while maintaining healthy reserves, including $6.9 billion in General Revenue.

In the total $114.8 billion, the General Revenue portion is $42.4 billion.

He says Florida’s total reserves are $15.7 billion, 13.7 percent of the total budget for the fiscal year, which he believes is leave resources for any unforeseen circumstances.

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