From David Volz
Governor Ron DeSantis has signed the Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027, a $117.6 billion spending plan that shows nearly eight years of conservative leadership.
DeSantis said the budget is anchored by fiscal discipline, responsible governance, and strategic investment.
Following nearly $810 million in line-item vetoes, the budget marks the fourth consecutive year of declining state spending while continuing record investments in education, infrastructure, public safety, environmental conservation, and economic opportunity.
The Fiscal Year 2026–27 Budget represents the culmination of an administration that proved conservative governance can simultaneously reduce the size of government, pay down debt, build record reserves, lower taxes, and make historic investments in Florida’s future, according to DeSantis.
“Over the last seven and a half years, Florida has set the national standard for conservative governance, while breaking record after record in economic strength, education, and environmental stewardship,” said DeSantis. “We’ve delivered billions in tax relief to families while making historic investments in the priorities that matter most to Floridians.”
“The FY 2026-2027 Budget I signed today reflects the core priorities I laid out from the beginning. This budget protects taxpayers’ interests, cuts spending for the fourth year in a row, and makes meaningful investments to build on Florida’s successes in education, public safety, environmental conservation, infrastructure, cancer research, and more. I’m proud that Florida continues to serve as the prime example of fiscal responsibility and government that works for the people of our state,” said DeSantis.
