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The article reports on a positive evaluation by Florida TaxWatch, an independent nonpartisan taxpayer research institute<\/a>, regarding Florida’s FY2025-26 state budget. The $114.8 billion spending plan<\/a> covers key areas such as education, human services, the environment, transportation, public safety, and general government. Notably, the overall budget is 3.25% lower than the previous year’s, the biggest decrease since 2011-12, mainly due to reductions in federal funds and trust fund spending.<\/p>\n

Florida TaxWatch praises the legislature for providing $2.1 billion in tax relief, especially highlighting the elimination of the Business Rent Tax, which was reduced from 6% to 2% over 10 years before being fully eliminated.This change is expected to save businesses that rent property in Florida approximately $1.5 billion annually.<\/p>\n

The budget allocates $29.5 billion for education, funding about $9,143 per student through the Formula for Education Finance Program, and $13.7 billion for infrastructure projects, including highways, bridges, transit, and ports. State employees will receive a 2% pay raise, and 39 new judgeships will be added to the judiciary.<\/p>\n

Further,Florida TaxWatch applauds efforts to reduce tax-supported state debt,noting that as 2019,Florida has retired $7.3 billion in debt. the new budget dedicates $580 million for continued debt reduction efforts, with an additional Debt Reduction Program funding $250 million annually for accelerated debt payoff. the report commends Florida’s fiscal management for enhancing tax relief and responsibly lowering debt.

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