TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – This week, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled his latest budget proposal for next year, laying out how he wants to spend state funds.

In total, DeSantis’ proposal — dubbed the “Floridians First” budget — amounts to nearly $117.4 billion, a roughly 2% jump from the last approved state budget .

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That said, the governor’s latest proposal features several key spending highlights, which include the following components:

Cutting Costs - Elimination of over 350 state positions and other bureaucratic shifts, which are expected to yield around $850 million in savings

Pay Raises - A 2% cost-of-living adjustment for all state employees, along with 5% raises for law enforcement officers, Florida park rangers, judges, attorneys, and I.T. professionals

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