House lawmaker proposes budget cuts to Hope Florida
In an early, antagonizing move during the dedicated two-week budget conference that began Tuesday, the Republican House lawmaker investigating Hope Florida is proposing to cut millions from its state funding.
Rep. Alex Andrade is striking funding for 20 Hope navigator positions, state workers who man a hotline and are supposed to direct people in need to nongovernmental programs for help.
Andrade also suggested striking six proposed positions for navigators from the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs. The positions were requested in Gov. Ron DeSantis’ proposed budget and initially funded in the House’s health care offer from March.
But that was before Andrade began investigating the charity supporting Hope Florida.
https://www.tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2025/06/04/hope-florida-desantis-budget-andrade-house-funding/
This will no doubt make Little Boots stamp his little feet.
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