This report explains how and why competitive bidding for contracts is imperative in order to achieve the best value for Florida taxpayers on state purchases […]
“Due to the record level of unemployment, the state Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund has been paying out more for unemployment benefits than what it has
“Newer generations of analytical and empirical methods for assessing economic and fiscal impacts are being developed, tested and refined. “
“With the premise that the best-intentioned policies can be harmful, this report, written independently of Florida TaxWatch, delves into both the benefits and negative aspects
The Task Force provides a compilation of 88 extensively researched recommendations that could help the state save more than $3 billion in the first year
This briefing outlines how expansion of the duties of Inspector General will help ensure that the state’s internal audit capability will identify ways of improving
Civil legal aid programs in Florida provide a broad array of legal services to Floridians who cannot afford to pay for legal representation. This report
A rebounding housing market and renewed entrepreneurial spirit are some of the positive aspects in an otherwise bleak Florida economy.
“Written independently of Florida TaxWatch, this report goes beyond the decimal points to explain other means of evaluating the efficacy of budget items. “
“From higher manufacturing profits to improving business inventories, this PowerPoint presentation shows some areas doing well in an otherwise down economy. “
“This report, written independently of Florida TaxWatch, explains how the Florida must make dramatic improvements in math and science education if it is to establish
The recession is being felt more acutely in Florida than in the nation as a whole. This briefing traces its causes and shows how structural
“Despite talk of a looming budget shortfall, the final budget of Charlie Crist’s tenure as governor called for a $2.7 billion increase in spending. “
“This report, written independently of Florida TaxWatch, defines this scholarship, enumerates its benefits, and explains how it relates to both high-poverty and low-poverty schools.”
This Florida TaxWatch publication, 2009 Annual Report, is available for download via the document link attached to this post.
New forces that are reshaping the world economy?the presumed decline of the dollar and an emerging Brazil?could have a major influence on Florida’s economic future.
“This report, written independently of Florida TaxWatch, provides case studies of how selected universities responded innovatively to a recession-induced fiscal crisis. “
This Florida TaxWatch publication, The Current Recession in Florida: Comparative Information and Data on the Worst Economic Downturn since the1930s, is available for download via
This Florida TaxWatch publication, New General Revenue Estimates Reduced Slightly- Full Recovery Not Expected to Begin Until Spring 2011, is available for download via the
There is no shortage of rankings by which to measure Florida against other states. This economic commentary examines several of them and shows how the
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