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The fattest budget in Florida history passed the State Senate this afternoon with unanimous support. The 74 billion dollar spending plan includes a 25-hundred dollar pay raise for teachers and a three percent increase for state workers. Senate Budget Chief Joe Negron says state workers have gone too long without an increase.

“They haven’t had a raise in six years. We appreciate what they do everyday. All of us know how hard they work and so we are recognizing that with an across the board three percent pay increase,” said Negron.

The Senate’s plan has bipartisan support but in the House trouble is brewing. Most House Democrats are vowing to vote against the budget in their chamber, unless the Medicaid expansion is included.

“It’s time that the money comes back to us and it’s coming back to the most neediest Floridians. Those who are out there working hard every day and can’t afford any type of health coverage and we want to be there for them and it’s important enough for us to take a position on this budget,” said Thurston.

Some House Democrats plan to break ranks. They’ve spent years fighting for items in the budget like state workers raises and increased education spending.