Money, money, money: FY 26-27 budget special session is here

By: Christine Sexton, Jay Waagmeester, Mitch Perry

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: May 12, 2026

Words: 1,634

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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With billions on the line for Florida’s schools, the environment, and its neediest citizens, state legislators return to Tallahassee Tuesday to finally craft a new state budget.

Republicans who control the Legislature were unable to piece together the state fiscal year 2026-27 budget during their regular session that ended in March. The standoff was largely due to a push by House Speaker Daniel Perez and his allies to cut spending below existing levels even as …

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