Florida lawmakers are facing criticism for passing a budget that some say benefits special interests more than the average person.

The GOP-controlled Legislature failed this spring to adopt its own most-ambitious proposals or those of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis when it came to tax relief for residents.

A day after the Florida Legislature approved a $115.1 billion state budget, Florida TaxWatch released its annual “Turkey Watch Report” on Tuesday, identifying 242 projects totaling $416.1 million that its members believe Gov.

Six weeks after the state budget was expected to be completed, Florida legislative leaders have finished negotiating details of a spending plan.

Florida lawmakers are set to vote on the state budget on Monday following weeks of ongoing budget disputes in Tallahassee.

The Legislature (mostly the House) and the governor have been rowing since the start of the year over immigration, tax relief, and spending. After a 105-day session, the Legislature finally passed a $115.

Florida TaxWatch today released its annual 2025 Budget Turkey Watch Report, an independent analysis highlighting questionable appropriations within the state's $115.1 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26.

Florida legislators pass a $115.1 billion budget after a delayed session, with tax cuts and state employee raises included.