Florida lawmakers finally passed a $115.1 billion state budget after a drawn-out session that ran 45 days longer than planned. The budget is tighter than usual, with millions set aside in reserves, as officials brace for potential economic turbulence. The process was messy, marked by infighting among Republicans, but the end result prioritizes fiscal caution.

Editor’s Note: Budgets might sound boring, but this one matters—Florida’s setting aside cash for a rainy day, signaling concerns about the economy. The delays and squabbles also highlight how even a GOP-dominated government isn’t always smooth sailing. For Floridians, it could mean fewer big spending projects now, but more cushion if things get shaky later.