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Tampa Bay TimesWednesday, 27 May 2026
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$115B budget funds AI, AIDS
Here’s what lawmakers did and didn’t include in the final budget of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration.
The paper provides a summary of the final state budget under the current administration, highlighting specific funding priorities like artificial intelligence and healthcare alongside the legislative process used to reach the agreement.
Florida lawmakers have finalized a $114.5 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year, the last under Governor Ron DeSantis. The budget includes notable investments in emerging technologies and public health while reflecting compromises between the House and Senate during the final days of the legislative session.
“funds AI, AIDS”
“Balanced regional oversight of governance”
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