WATCH: DeSantis teases making gas stoves tax-free in Florida
Maria Leaf
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Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) is turning up the heat when it comes to the battle over gas stoves.
At a news conference in Daytona Beach Shores Wednesday, he talked about how drivers are getting relief regarding the payment of tolls on roads throughout the state and his proposal to make certain childcare items tax-exempt.
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In the new legislative session, which is scheduled to begin in March, DeSantis teased the idea of removing the taxes on purchasing gas stoves as something lawmakers should consider.
“We may even say no tax on gas stoves coming up this year. We’ll do that. That’s fine with me. I want you to be able to have a choice.”
DeSantis’s comments come as concerns have been raised about safety risks related to the use of gas stoves. The governor’s team also released new merchandise related to the controversy.
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Florida ended last year with a $20 billion budget surplus, DeSantis said.