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One of the more-contentious legislative sessions in recent history came to a close late Monday as lawmakers approved a $115.1 billion budget for next fiscal year.

Legislative leaders Friday finished negotiating details of a spending plan for the 2025-2026 fiscal year and set the stage for the House and Senate to vote on Monday.

A Florida House panel supported providing reprieves from a 2023 law that requires local elected officials to disclose detailed information about their personal finances.

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