Below are notable mentions about the state’s economy and use of technology from his speech, compiled by Industry Insider — Florida:
- “This year, my budget proposal reduces the budget by $4 billion from the previous year, placing $16.3 billion in reserves and paying down another $455 million in state debt ahead of schedule.”
- “We have run budget surpluses and paid down debt while also enacting record-setting tax reductions, and even with these tax savings given to our residents, we have brought in $1.3 billion over projections since the start of the fiscal year.”
- “Since 2019, we have invested $5 billion to support Everglades restoration and water quality, and I am calling for another $1.1 billion to continue our efforts.”
- “In much of our state, the great outdoors is a way of life, and we must preserve that way of life for generations to come, which is why I am calling for $125 million to protect Florida’s conservation lands and waterways.”
- “Before I close, it is worth pointing out some more accomplishments that we have been able to deliver: Enacted a digital bill of rights, created a program to accelerate repayment of state debt, protected Floridians against the imposition of a central bank digital currency, brought accountability and transparency to pharmacy middlemen to lower drug costs for consumers, etc. ...”
Gov. DeSantis’ full speech can be found online.
