Ron DeSantis, Florida

Florida Gov. DeSantis releases proposed state budget for 2025-26, includes more tax cuts
The highlights include new tax relief, such as a “Second Amendment Summer” tax holiday from Memorial Day to July 4, exempting ammo and firearms.
Gov. DeSantis announces 'Second Amendment Summer' gun tax holiday as part of budget proposal
On Monday, as part of his 2025-2026 budget proposal, titled "Focus on Fiscal Responsibility," DeSantis revealed a new tax holiday on gun and ammo purchases. Gov. Ron DeSantis debuts new Florida tax holiday as part of budget proposal
Gov. DeSantis is proposing his budget for Florida's next fiscal year
The proposal is an initial step as lawmakers prepare to negotiate a final budget during the legislative session. It includes tax cuts and a firearms sales tax holiday.
'Second Amendment Summer:' DeSantis wants tax holiday for firearms, ammunition, accessories
In Gov. Ron DeSantis' proposed state budget, he's asking for another tax holiday: Second Amendment Summer, for firearm, ammo and accessories.
DeSantis would cut taxes on guns, spend millions combatting immigration
Gov. Ron DeSantis is asking lawmakers to spend $510 million to combat illegal immigration and create a six-week sales tax holiday on gun and ammunition purchases as part of his proposed state budget for the next fiscal year.
‘Second Amendment Summer’: DeSantis unveils guns sales tax holiday
Ron DeSantis announced a new statewide sales tax holiday in a news conference Monday. “Second Amendment Summer” would run from Memorial Day to the Fourth of July. Under the new sales tax holiday, firearms,
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Ron DeSantis predicts Florida Supreme Court will block marijuana amendment from ballot
Of note, the makeup of the Florida Supreme Court has not changed since justices in April approved an “Adult Use of Marijuana” ...
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Florida legislators on their contentious immigration bill and the feud with DeSantis
On The Florida Roundup, Sen. Joe Gruters and Rep. Maxwell Frost offer insight on the legislation passed during the special ...
Gov. DeSantis rolls out $115 billion budget plan to support immigration enforcement
The proposal includes more than $500 million to help with federal deportation efforts and also a “Second Amendment” tax ...
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Gov. DeSantis wants another $62M to equip the Florida State Guard
A proposed budget from Gov. Ron DeSantis includes $62 million to equip the Florida State Guard. DeSantis in 2022 announced a ...
Where Ron DeSantis and Florida Republicans Clash on Immigration
Florida lawmakers defied DeSantis and approved their own version of sweeping immigration reforms amid a GOP power struggle.
DeSantis holds news conference at Florida State Capitol
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference Monday in Tallahassee. DeSantis will address the media from his office in the Florida State Capitol.
How Donald Trump’s dreams of a Florida casino could be dimmed by Ron DeSantis’ latest power play
A push by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to crack down on ballot initiatives could have unforeseen consequences for the business ...
Ron DeSantis Reacts to Republican Rebellion in Florida
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis criticized members of his own party for refusing to hold a special session to help implement ...
After rebuke from legislative leaders, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis pledges to veto immigration bill
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has promised to veto a sweeping immigration bill. It’s the latest escalation in a statehouse ...
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Gov. DeSantis wants to restore $27 million in arts grants funding, but with family-friendly strings
DeSantis delivered an unexpected punch to arts groups around Florida last year when he nixed the entire $32-million budget ...