Florida’s daily briefing covering elections, government, campaigns, investigations and public policy.

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Welcome to DOME, The Florida Pundit’s daily briefing on the people, policies, campaigns and controversies shaping Florida politics. Published weekday mornings, DOME delivers the news, analysis and insider developments you need before the day begins.

🏛 Under the Dome

DeSantis Signs $117.6 Billion Budget, Vetoes Nearly $800 Million

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Florida’s $117.6 billion budget Monday after using his line-item veto authority to cut nearly $800 million in spending. The largest vetoes affected corrections infrastructure, a proposed prison hospital and several local projects, while preserving funding for public health programs, artificial intelligence initiatives and education.

With the budget now finalized ahead of the July 1 fiscal year, attention turns to how the spending plan will be implemented—and how it could shape the 2026 gubernatorial race.

➡ Read our full budget coverage.

🗳 Election Watch

Uthmeier Campaign Gets Major Financial Boost

Attorney General James Uthmeier’s campaign continues building momentum after receiving significant financial support from the Republican Party of Florida, strengthening his position in the race to keep the Attorney General’s Office in Republican hands.

Campaign finance reports and endorsements are expected to accelerate as candidates prepare for the 2026 election cycle.

CD-25 Primary Draws National Progressive Attention

Democratic congressional candidate Oliver Larkin continues attracting support from national progressive organizations as he challenges U.S. Rep. Jared Moskowitz in Florida’s 25th Congressional District.

The race remains one of Florida’s most closely watched Democratic primaries.

💰 Money Trail

Watch this week for:

• New campaign finance reports
• Political committee activity
• Additional endorsements
• Independent expenditure filings
• Fundraising announcements

🔎 Investigations

Prison Funding Cuts Raise New Questions

One of the biggest stories buried inside Florida’s new budget involves corrections.

DeSantis vetoed more than $135 million for prison infrastructure, including funding for a proposed prison hospital. The move comes despite previous state assessments warning that Florida’s prison system requires billions of dollars in long-term repairs and modernization.

Expect lawmakers to revisit the issue during the next Legislative Session.

🏛 The Swamp

More Than 100 New Florida Laws Take Effect July 1

Beginning tomorrow, more than 100 new Florida laws take effect, impacting education, public safety, insurance, consumer protection, technology and state government.

The Florida Pundit will have continuing coverage of the most significant changes affecting Floridians.

👀 What We’re Watching Today

• New statewide campaign finance filings
• Additional gubernatorial endorsements
• Florida Supreme Court activity
• State agency announcements
• Congressional campaign developments
• July 1 implementation of new Florida laws

📚 Related Coverage

• DeSantis Signs $117.6 Billion Florida Budget, Vetoes Nearly $800 Million in Spending
• RPOF Boosts Uthmeier’s Campaign
• Opposition Campaign Targets Property Tax Amendment
• Florida Elections 2026: Candidates, Races & Ballot Measures

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DOME is published weekday mornings by The Florida Pundit, providing readers with the latest developments in Florida politics, government and elections before the day begins.