Ron DeSantis policy chief cheers Session accomplishes, hints at veto vetting process
Chris Spencer offered some hint to Florida TaxWatch members at what will survive Gov. Ron DeSantis’ veto pen.
The director of the Governor’s Policy and Budget office said he knows water projects are a “fan favorite” for TaxWatch when it creates its “budget turkey” list each year.
But DeSantis remains proud of water project spending during his tenure. But he’s always focused on three elements: water quality, quantity, and supply. If a project can help in all those areas, it’s chances to survive the Governor’s veto pen are good regardless of whether outside groups mark it as wasteful.
Spencer said there will also be plenty of money going to help after Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Nicole The $4...