When lawmakers begin budget conference talks Tuesday, a couple of priorities of Senate President Ben Albritton, R-Wauchula, and House Speaker Daniel Perez, R-Miami, likely will already be off the table.

Lawmakers aren't expected to approve Albritton's " rural renaissance " plan, which seeks to bolster health care, education, transportation and economic development in rural areas, or Perez's push to reduce the state's overall sales-tax rate.

Senate spokeswoman Katie Betta said in an email Monday that Albritton intends to revive the rural proposa l next year.

"The president remains committed to passing the legislation when the Legislature returns in early 2026," Betta wrote.

Albritton's proposal included such things as $25 million for mobile health-care units and telehealth kiosks; $

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