Posted on 01/21/2023 9:53:15 AM PST by SoConPubbie
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis approved Florida’s $101.5 billion budget, which includes a large chunk of Covid-19 federal relief funds from the American Relief Plan, which DeSantis once described as “Washington at its worst.”
Most of the approximately $9 billion federal relief funds will go to police, teachers and first responders, including $1,000 bonus checks for teachers, principals and first responders. Florida was able to increase its budget from last year by more than $9 billion, in large part due to the federal funds, combined with additional revenue the state generated beyond what state economists had predicted. Before the federal funds were allocated, the state was facing a crisis with its education budget and an overall budget shortfall of $3 billion.
But during a press conference Wednesday, DeSantis tried only to give credit to the Republicans in the legislature (who largely opposed the federal funds) and himself for reopening the state economy.
“Part of the reason we’re here is because we’ve had good stewards in the legislature who spend conservatively; and responsibly, but also the fact that Florida has schools open, businesses open and people having the right to work,” DeSantis said. “That has made all the difference.”
The Florida GOP even tweeted last week, trying to give DeSantis credit for the bonuses that were part of the federal relief. “Thank you for going the extra mile to keep our kids in the classroom!” the party wrote.
Democrats were quick to correct DeSantis. “You wouldn’t know it from [the governor’s] press conference, but Florida’s budget was bolstered by billions of dollars from the American Rescue Plan passed by Congress and signed into law by [President Biden],” Florida Democratic House co-leader Bobby DuBose tweeted. “That money, and the additional billions sent to local
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Liberals are stupid.
“The Point is, don’t bad-mouth funding (rightfully so) from the FedGov and then turn around and accept that same funding almost immediately.”
You will repeat or say anything, even from Rolling Stone to diss DeSantis because you are supporting Trump. How about supporting both of them as conservatives as they deserve.
Great, another post by a Trumpoholic who wants to disparage the Governor of Florida.
How many Democrats complain about their Tax Refunds when Pubs reduce taxes and increase the Standard Deduction? How many of the Democrats send it back to the IRS? That’s what I thought!
Blue States get millions from the Fed, and continue to beg for more, refusing to cut their massive spending.
A smear piece from Rolling Stone is a badge of honor for DeSantis. If they are against him it just reaffirms my support.
The federal government has never produced a dime's worth of stuff, unless there is a side of the federal workforce that I'm not aware of.
The federal government confiscates wealth created by individuals and companies and then parcels it out, mostly to their auxiliaries.
The fact that the people of Florida got some of their money back is good. Congratulations to Governor DeSantis.
Amen.....
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