Governor Ron DeSantis’ proposed “Floridians First” budget includes sweeping new investments in education, environmental restoration, housing, child welfare, mental health, and cancer research, according to documents released Tuesday. The budget recommends a historic $30.6 billion for Florida’s K-12 system — the highest in state history — including $9,406 per student, an increase of $279 over last year. It sets aside $1.56 billion to raise salaries for teachers and instructional personnel, along with $1.71 billion for early-childhood programs such as Voluntary Prekindergarten. Officials estimate nearly 476,000 students will participate in the Family Empowerment Scholarship program. For higher education, the budget proposes
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