Delayed Florida Budget Includes $514M for Everglades
Florida lawmakers moved one step closer toward passing the state budget, scheduled for a vote later this week.
TL;DR
- Florida lawmakers are close to passing a $115 billion state budget.
- The budget includes $514 million for Everglades restoration projects.
- Governor Ron DeSantis prioritized Everglades funding and threatened a veto if it was insufficient.
- The budget deal was reached after an extended special session, with a vote scheduled for Friday.
- The new fiscal year begins July 1.
- The final budget amount is a compromise between the Florida Senate's and Florida House's preferred budgets.