Florida lawmakers passed the 2026-27 state budget, which allocates significant funding across various sectors including health and education. The budget includes controversial tax breaks for entertainment events such as tennis matches, prompting criticism from some lawmakers like Angie Nixon who questioned the priority of such incentives. Supporters argue these breaks stimulate local economies, while opponents see them as misplaced spending. The Florida Department of Health and Hillsborough College are among institutions affected by the budget allocations. The Senate Appropriations committee played a key role in shaping the budget.

The debate centers on whether the inclusion of entertainment tax breaks is a justified economic strategy or an inappropriate use of public funds. The budget now awaits final approval and implementation in Florida.