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Gov. Ron DeSantis holds press release in New Smyrna Beach today after signing state budget for 2021.

Gov. Ron DeSantis holds press release in New Smyrna Beach today after signing state budget for 2021.

Gov inks Florida’s $100 billion annual budget

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday approved the state’s $101.5 billion operating budget. It includes $10 billion in federal funding related to COVID-19. It provides $169 million in tax breaks for consumers and businesses, and puts $9.5 billion in reserves.