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Ron DeSantis, governor of Florida, speaks during the Florida gubernatorial debate in Fort Pierce, Florida, US, on Monday, Oct. 24, 2022.Photographer: Eva Marie Uzcategui/Bloomberg

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By Danielle Moran and Nic Querolo

February 1, 2023 at 11:09 PM UTC

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February 2, 2023 at 1:59 PM UTC

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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.