Friday night budget lights: Spending details released after a week of closed-door meetings

By: Christine Sexton

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: May 23, 2026

Words: 793

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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After a week of behind-the-scenes negotiations, budget writers for the Florida House and Senate met Friday afternoon and early evening and produced apparent agreements on a $50 million investment for a Tampa Bay Rays stadium, pay raises for targeted state employees, and money for a state emergency fund.

The chambers made no offers on one of the most complicated and costly budget areas — funding for Medicaid and other healthcare programs that provide services …

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