Governor DeSantis pushes for pay raises for state law enforcement, firefighters
Gov. Ron DeSantis is again calling on Florida lawmakers to increase pay for state law enforcement and firefighters, something he included in his proposed budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year.
DeSantis proposes pay raise for law enforcement, firefighters
Gov. Ron DeSantis is proposing nearly $120 million to support a pay raise for state law enforcement officers and firefighters in Florida. The governor made the announcement on Friday during a news conference in Ponte Vedra Beach to show his support for law enforcement.
Backing the blue with green: Gov. DeSantis wants a raise for law enforcement officers and firefighters
Florida Democrats and advocates countered the new laws are creating an anti-immigration rhetoric in a state with 5 million immigrants. Democrats also pushed back and said the new laws don’t do enough to end illegal immigration by cracking down on employers hiring undocumented workers in the private sector.
Governor DeSantis announces pay increases for state law enforcement and firefighters in Focus on Fiscal Responsibility Budget
Governor Ron DeSantis announced he is recommending pay increases for state law enforcement officers and firefighters in his Focus on Fiscal Responsibility Budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
Governor proposes pay check bump for law enforcement officers
Law enforcement officers could soon get a nig bump to their paychecks. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis talked about the raises today, while also talking about how many officers have recently moved to the state from other areas.
‘Very meaningful’: Florida Governor calls for $118 million to boost state law enforcement pay
State law enforcement in Florida would get a significant pay raise if the legislature goes along with a budget ask announced by Governor Ron Desantis in Ponte Vedra Beach Friday.
Raises at or exceeding 20% sought for Florida for firefighters, lawmen
Salary increases for Florida law enforcement officers and firefighters costing $118.3 million annually are being sought in appropriation by Gov. Ron DeSantis. Entry-level officers would receive a 20% salary hike,
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