The Florida budget stalls; DeSantis blames the "personal agenda" of lawmakers

The Florida budget stalls; DeSantis blames the "personal agenda" of lawmakers

Jim Turner ©2026 The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis criticized the “personal agenda” of legislators as budget talks won’t be handled before the regular session ends on Friday. DeSantis, who has clashed on a variety of issues with House Speaker Daniel Perez over the past year, didn’t mention any names when asked Wednesday about the 2026-2027 fiscal year spending plan not being completed on time. “In my experience watching…

Florida lawmakers are set to end the regular 60-day session on Friday without completing the budget, forcing them to return to finish the task

By Gray Rohrer News Service Florida It’s the second straight year a dispute between the House and Senate has led to extra time. There’s a $1.4 billion gap between the House’s… The post Florida lawmakers are set to end the regular 60-day session on Friday without completing the budget, forcing them to return to finish the task appeared first on .

DeSantis Highlights ‘Personal Agenda’ of Lawmakers as Budget Stalls

TALLAHASSEE --- Gov. Ron DeSantis criticized the “personal agenda” of legislators as budget talks won’t be handled before the regular session ends on Friday.