TALLAHASSEE, Florida — State House and Senate leaders are pointing to unspent money at the Department of Environmental Protection to justify proposals to cut some of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ 2025-26 budget priorities.
A DeSantis spokesperson on Monday responded simply that the governor’s commitment to Everglades restoration and water quality remain unchanged.
But some environmentalists are expressing alarm and dismay at the legislative proposals.
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In the 2025-26 state budget bill filed last Friday, the House proposed spending $357.1 million for Everglades restoration, compared to $805 million requested by the governor for next year.
