Good Thursday morning.

Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled a $117 billion budget proposal on Wednesday that significantly expands spending on law enforcement, university security and environmental priorities as he enters his final year in office. The plan reflects a steep climb from the $91 billion budget passed in his first year, 2019. It continues his effort to position Florida as fiscally disciplined while boosting select programs he considers core priorities.

The Governor proposes $13.5 million in pay raises for state law enforcement personnel, hiring 500 new corrections officers and adding nearly $92 million for National Guard facilities and benefits. In response to the April mass shooting at Florida State University, the budget includes $20 million to install locking mechanisms on classro

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