It’s ‘midpoint’ in budget negotiations and chambers take a break

By: Christine Sexton

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: May 15, 2026

Words: 408

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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Florida legislators wrapped up the first week of their budget special session Friday far apart on multiple spending priorities for schools, healthcare — and even whether Gov. Ron DeSantis deserves a security detail after he leaves office.

“We’re at the midpoint in the negotiations,” Rep. Jason Shoaf of Port St. Joe, House budget chair for transportation and economic development, told reporters.

The only bill the Legislature is required to annually pass is the General …

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