DeSantis Seeks Tax Cuts, Pay Hikes in $115 Billion Budget (1)

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is pushing for tax cuts and pay increases for state employees in the coming year’s budget as revenue surpasses forecasts.

DeSantis, a Republican who’s widely considered a potential contender for the 2024 presidential nomination, unveiled his $114.8 billion spending proposal dubbed “Framework for Freedom” for the fiscal year that starts July 1.

“Florida is stronger than ever,” he said, pointing to the state’s 2.5% unemployment rate, high levels of in-migration, low taxes and rapid clip of new business creation. The governor proposed $15.7 billion of total reserves. “That shows you that the state is going ...