Even with leaner state budget, Florida TaxWatch still found plenty of line-items it says Gov. Ron DeSantis should veto.

A day after the Florida Legislature approved a $115.1 billion state budget, Florida TaxWatch released its annual “Turkey Watch Report” on Tuesday, identifying 242 projects totaling $416.1 million that its members believe Gov.

The GOP-controlled Legislature failed this spring to adopt its own most-ambitious proposals or those of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis when it came to tax relief for residents.

Six weeks after the state budget was expected to be completed, Florida legislative leaders have finished negotiating details of a spending plan.

In its latest annual “ Budget Turkey Watchdog Report ,” Florida TaxWatch has identified 242 questionable spending items totaling $416.1 million in the state’s $115.1 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26. As it has in years past, the nonprofit watchdog group is urging Gov. Ron DeSantis to scrutinize the earmarks for possible vetoes.

Florida legislators pass a $115.1 billion budget after a delayed session, with tax cuts and state employee raises included.

Pending Gov. DeSantis' approval, the My Safe Florida Home will receive another $280 million in funding in the newly approved state budget.

Florida lawmakers are set to vote on the state budget on Monday following weeks of ongoing budget disputes in Tallahassee.

Florida TaxWatch today released its annual 2025 Budget Turkey Watch Report, an independent analysis highlighting questionable appropriations within the state's $115.1 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26.

A $115.1 billion state budget crafted by lawmakers after a two-month legislative session and six weeks of overtime sets Florida on a new course.