Domestic NewsFloridaFlorida State SeminolesGeneral NewsGovernment budgetsRon DeSantisU.S. News DeSantis Proposes Eliminating Over 1,000 Jobs, Seeks $1 Million for FSU Lawsuit Over Football Playoff Exclusion by Sophia Chen December 6, 2023 written by Sophia Chen December 6, 2023 5 comments Bookmark 32 In a recent budget proposal, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, a Republican, has put forward a plan to reduce state employment by over 1,000 positions. This move is part of a broader budget strategy that aims to reduce spending by more than $4.6 billion while still preserving popular tax holidays. The proposed budget totals $114.4 billion. Breaking from tradition, DeSantis announced this budget outside the state Capitol, choosing a charter school in Marco Island, Southwest Florida, as the venue for his announcement. Rather than focusing on the specifics of the job cuts, DeSantis devoted more attention to celebrating previous successes and expressing disappointment over Florida State University Seminoles’ exclusion from the college football championship playoffs. DeSantis has requested $1 million to support FSU in potentially suing the College Football Playoff committee. This request comes despite the fact that the championship’s outcome will be determined well before the new budget’s enactment. The governor, who is also a presidential candidate, shared a personal note, mentioning his children’s avid support for FSU and their disappointment over the team’s exclusion. He intends to allocate $1 million for the lawsuit, saying, “We are going to set aside $1 million and let the chips fall where they may.” In addition to these measures, DeSantis is advocating for over $1 billion in tax reductions, including repeating sales tax holidays for school and hurricane essentials, as well as recreational activities. It is important to note that the governor’s proposal is an advisory one, aimed at the Legislature, which is set to convene for its annual session in the coming month. The final spending plan will be subject to the Legislature’s approval, after which DeSantis will have the authority to veto specific items. Table of Contents Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about DeSantis Budget ProposalWhat is Governor Ron DeSantis’ proposed budget for Florida?Why does DeSantis want to cut over 1,000 state jobs?What is unique about the way DeSantis announced his budget proposal?Why is DeSantis asking for $1 million for Florida State University?What tax cuts does DeSantis’ budget proposal include?What role does the Florida Legislature play in the budget process?More about DeSantis Budget Proposal Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about DeSantis Budget Proposal What is Governor Ron DeSantis’ proposed budget for Florida? Governor Ron DeSantis has proposed a $114.4 billion budget for Florida, which includes cutting over 1,000 state jobs and allocating $1 million for Florida State University to sue the College Football Playoff committee. Why does DeSantis want to cut over 1,000 state jobs? The job cuts are part of DeSantis’ plan to reduce the state’s budget by more than $4.6 billion while maintaining popular sales tax holidays. What is unique about the way DeSantis announced his budget proposal? DeSantis broke from tradition by announcing his budget at a charter school on Marco Island, Southwest Florida, instead of at the state Capitol. Why is DeSantis asking for $1 million for Florida State University? DeSantis is requesting $1 million to support Florida State University in a potential lawsuit against the College Football Playoff committee, following the exclusion of the undefeated FSU Seminoles from the college football championship playoff. What tax cuts does DeSantis’ budget proposal include? The proposed budget includes more than $1 billion in tax cuts, featuring repeated sales tax holidays for school and hurricane supplies, as well as for recreational activities. What role does the Florida Legislature play in the budget process? The Florida Legislature will review DeSantis’ budget recommendation during its annual session. The Legislature is responsible for agreeing on a final spending plan, after which DeSantis has the power to veto individual items. More about DeSantis Budget Proposal Florida State Budget Proposal DeSantis’ Tax Cut Plans FSU Football Playoff Controversy Florida State Job Cuts Sales Tax Holidays in Florida Budget You Might Be Interested In Virginia jet crash victims remembered: “I could not love a human being more” Justice Sandra Day O’Connor paved a path for women on the Supreme Court Arab Nations Face Growing Public Opposition Over Normalization with Israel No room at the inn? 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She enjoys exploring new fashion and beauty trends, and she is always on the lookout for new products and experiences to share with her readers. previous post ‘Widespread’ Sexual and Gender-Based Crimes in Hamas Attack, According to Israeli Officials next post High-speed rail line linking Las Vegas and Los Angeles area gets $3B Biden administration pledge You may also like Bookmark A woman who burned Wyoming’s only full-service abortion... December 28, 2023 Bookmark Argument over Christmas gifts turns deadly as 14-year-old... December 28, 2023 Bookmark Danny Masterson sent to state prison to serve... December 28, 2023 Bookmark Hong Kong man jailed for 6 years after... December 28, 2023 Bookmark AP concludes at least hundreds died in floods... December 28, 2023 Bookmark Live updates | Israeli forces raid a West... December 28, 2023 5 comments EduMomFL December 6, 2023 - 7:57 am Surprised he announced it at a charter school, not the Capitol. Symbolic maybe? Reply MikeJ72 December 6, 2023 - 10:34 am wow, cutting 1000 jobs but still got cash for a lawsuit? Priorities seem a bit off here… Reply TaxPayerTom December 6, 2023 - 7:01 pm Tax cuts sound good but at what cost? Those job cuts could really hurt families. Reply FiscalWatcher December 6, 2023 - 8:37 pm 4.6 billion in cuts is huge, wonder how this will impact state services and such. Reply SeminoleFan1990 December 6, 2023 - 9:35 pm As a huge FSU fan, I get the frustration but suing the Playoff committee? Seems extreme. Reply Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ
