The Veto Pen Spares Florida Arts
What the FY 2026–27 State Budget Means for Pinellas County Florida’s cultural sector breathed a collective sigh of relief today. Governor Ron DeSantis signed the state’s $117.6 billion budget, wielding his veto pen to slice $1.7 billion in total spending. But unlike previous budget cycles—most notably the devastating blanket veto that completely wiped out $32 million in…