Delayed Florida budget includes $514 million for Everglades after DeSantis threat
Florida lawmakers are nearing the passage of a $115 billion state budget that includes significant funding for Everglades restoration. Governor Ron DeSantis emphasized the importance of this funding, threatening to veto the budget if it did not meet his expectations. The budget is set for a vote later this week and will take effect on July 1 for the upcoming fiscal year.
- ▪The budget allocates $514 million for Everglades restoration projects.
- ▪Governor DeSantis threatened to veto the budget if it did not include sufficient funding for environmental work.
- ▪Since taking office, DeSantis has committed approximately $8 billion to Everglades projects.
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Florida lawmakers moved one step closer toward passing the state budget, scheduled for a vote later this week. The $115 billion budget includes $514 million for Everglades restoration projects, which Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) prioritized so much that he threatened to veto the spending plan if it didn’t allocate enough money for the environmental work. Recommended Stories BP unanimously votes to remove Chairman Albert Manifold California officials say threat of catastrophic chemical explosion in Orange County eliminated Zeldin says ‘a low-volume release’ may contain Garden Grove chemical crisis: What to know The Florida House budget chief said he believes the amount is enough for the projects.
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