TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — After weeks of gridlock and uncertainty, Florida legislative leaders have reached a breakthrough in state budget talks, setting the stage to avoid a government shutdown just weeks before the deadline.

Senate President Ben Albritton (R-Alachua) confirmed in a memo Friday that House and Senate leaders have reached a framework agreement on a new state budget, with formal negotiations scheduled to begin Tuesday, June 3. The announcement follows a month-long stalemate that extended the legislative session and raised fears of a potential shutdown.

Key components of the budget deal

According to Albritton’s memo, the agreement includes a $2.25 billion cut in state spending, aligning with fiscal goals set by Republican leadership. It also features the elimination of the bu

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