Florida GOP Gov DeSantis announces state DOGE task force

Florida GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis says the state will establish a Department of Governmental Efficiency task force, similar to the Trump administration's, to eliminate wasteful government spending at the local level. 

“Florida has set the standard for fiscally conservative governance, and our new Florida DOGE task force will do even more to serve the people of Florida,” DeSantis said in a statement on Monday. 

Some of the goals for Florida version will include a deep dive into government funding goint the state universities.

Another goal will be looking into the continued existence of 70 boards and commissions in 2025.

"The Florida State DOGE Task Force will implement a multi-pronged approach to eliminating bureaucratic bloat and modernizing our state government to best serve the people of Florida," the governor's office said.