Its budget is proportional to it's size in population and land. Of course Florida has a bigger budget than Vermont, or Virginia. More people, more land, more taxes on tourists, etc. It's not about the size of the budget, but rather budget per resident, and where that money goes. I've lived in Florida for a long time. I've lived in other states too. It's what Florida does with that money that has me shaking my head. War with Disney, Anti-LGBTQ legislation, book burning, government waste, poor roads outside of I-4 and I-95. Toll Roads everywhere. Ugh...