DeSantis Proposes Pro-Freedom, Pro-Law Enforcement Budget

December 9, 2021 Updated 10:49 A.M. ET

TALLAHASSEE (FCV) – Thursday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) released the “Freedom First Budget” for fiscal year 2022-2023.

The budget totals $99.7 billion and focuses on preserving freedom and increasing education, environmental, and law enforcement funds.

“As a result of our commitment to freedom, Florida’s economy continues to thrive and Floridians are better able to provide for their families,” DeSantis remarked.

Notable funding proposals include:

• A Fuel Tax Holiday to save Floridians over $1 billion
• A full elimination of the Florida Standards Assessment in education
• A 20% salary increase for entry-level state sworn law enforcement
• More than $660 million for Everglades restoration
• More than $200 million in care workers pay raises
• Elimination of fees charged for obtaining a Florida identification card
• An increase in per-student funding to $8,000 per pupil

The budget highlights can be found here.