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Ron DeSantis: “Our sales tax doesn't even apply to necessities like…”

Featuring: Ron DeSantis, Republican | Governor of Florida

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'LONG-STANDING ISSUE': DeSantis defends Florida redistricting map proposal

Published | Video Starts at 02:51

If you look at if you're a young person growing up in Florida, we have in state tuition is the lowest in the country for universities, which I think is really important. And Our sales tax doesn't even apply to necessities like groceries and medications. And so from government perspective, we've had people's backs. Now we are going to go and get an amendment on the ballot. (02:51–02:57)

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Asserts that Florida's sales tax does not apply to necessities like groceries and medications.

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