https://justthenews.com/nation/states/center-square/218-billion-florida-records-highest-surplus-state-history
DeSantis Effect: At $21.8 billion, Florida
records highest surplus in state history
Just the News, by Bethany Blankley
Posted By: Beardo, 7/8/2022 12:46:15 PM
The state of Florida saw a surplus of $21.8 billion for the 2022 fiscal year, the highest in state history and more than 21% higher than the state's spending plan, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday. Tax collections in May were $742 million above estimates; preliminary data for June is approximately $950 million above estimates. “Despite the headwinds created by the Biden administration’s policies, Florida is in a strong fiscal position because we preserved freedom and kept our economy open,” DeSantis said.