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Ron DeSantis: “We've got a big budget reserve.”

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Governor DeSantis Speaks at the 2026 Chamber of Commerce Legislative Fly-In

Published January 15, 2026 | Video Starts at 29:41

The state is in a very, very good direction. I think the momentum, you know, is likely to continue. And I also think that, you know, if it doesn't, We've got a big budget reserve. We've got the cushion that you need to be able to withstand some of the things that can be thrown our way. (29:41–29:44)

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