INFOGRAPHIC – Labor Day 2014
Budget & Appropriations, Economic Development, Research, Taxes, Taxpayer GuideThis infographic shows job growth in Florida over the past year.
College Football: A Driver for Florida’s Local Economies
Budget & Appropriations, Economic Development, Education, Research, TaxesOn the precipice of college football kickoff, this report highlights the economic benefits of Florida’s seven Division I NCAA football teams, and explains how football
Budget Watch – General Revenue Estimating Conference
Budget & Appropriations, Research, TaxesWhen the 2015 Legislature convenes in Tallahassee, it is expected to have nearly $30 billion in General Revenue to create the state budget for FY
INFOGRAPHIC: 2014 Back to School Sales Tax Holiday
Budget & Appropriations, Research, Taxes, Taxpayer GuideFrom August 1-3, Floridians will save nearly $40 million in taxes while they shop tax-free for back-to-school supplies. Florida families can purchase clothing, school supplies,
Budget Watch – Legislation Affecting Florida Revenues
Budget & Appropriations, Corrections/Judicial, Health Care, Research, Taxes, Taxpayer GuideAll the bills passed by the 2014 Legislature have now been evaluated by the state’s revenue estimators, resulting in a revenue reduction of more than
2014 Budget Turkey Report
Budget & Appropriations, Budget Turkeys, Research, TaxesThis years Budget Turkey Report finds $120 million in projects slipped into the budget without a full and transparent review.
2014 Legislative Wrapup
Budget & Appropriations, Economic Development, Research, TaxesThe 2014 Session has come to a close, and this Florida TaxWatch report details all of the issues that we followed this year.
2014 Taxpayer Independence Day
Local Government, Research, Taxes, Taxpayer GuideFlorida taxpayers have a reason to celebrate on Tuesday, April 22nd. The date marks Taxpayer Independence Day as estimated by Florida TaxWatch. April 22nd, 2014,
Budget Watch – FY2014-15 House and Senate Budget Comparison
Budget & Appropriations, Corrections/Judicial, Economic Development, Energy & Environment, Health Care, Local Government, Research, Taxes, Taxpayer Guide, TransportationThis BudgetWatch report compares the FY2014-15 House and Senate budgets in each spending area, and shows the change versus the current fiscal year.
Comparing the House, Senate and Governor Tax Cut Proposals
Budget & Appropriations, Research, TaxesThe competing House and Senate tax cut proposals have many differences that need to be worked out, but there are beneficial provisions in both plans,
STATEMENT: TaxWatch Commends Governor and Legislature for Reducing Vehicle Registration Fees
Budget & Appropriations, Cost Savings, Research, TaxesFlorida TaxWatch commends the Legislature for passing and Governor Scott for signing the first tax relief bill of the 2014 Legislative Session to reduce vehicle
Taking a Fresh Look at Florida’s Class Size Limits
Budget & Appropriations, Cost Savings, Education, Research, TaxesSince voters approved a 2002 Constitutional Amendment to reduce class sizes, taxpayers have spent more than $27 billion (including capital facilties and operating costs) to
Putting the Trust Back in Trust Funds
Budget & Appropriations, Research, TaxesIn the second yearly installment of the TaxWatch look at the issue of Trust Fund sweeps, this report looks at two consecutive years of sweeps
When it Costs More to Pay Less
Budget & Appropriations, Corrections/Judicial, Cost Savings, Research, TaxesFlorida’s Assistant State Attorneys and Assistant Public Defenders are significantly undercompensated, as shown in findings from this research report. The new report analyzes Assistant State
Budget Watch – Latest Estimating Conferences
Budget & Appropriations, Cost Savings, Economic Development, Research, TaxesAlready enjoying what is called a more than $1 billion budget surplus to appropriate during the 2014 Legislative Session, lawmakers were given another $150 million
Economic Impact Evaluation of a Proposed Honeybee Research and Extension Laboratory in Florida
Budget & Appropriations, Economic Development, Education, Energy & Environment, Research, Taxes, TransportationA new honeybee research facility could make Florida a global leader in agricultural research and is estimated to return more than $1 million in state
Budget Watch – Florida’s Finances Strong
Budget & Appropriations, Research, TaxesThe fiscal condition of Florida’s state government is in good shape as evidenced by a new study that ranks the state sixth overall in the
Reforming Florida’s IT Governance Structure
Budget & Appropriations, Research, TaxesFlorida must have an integrated Information Technology (IT) Governance model to improve IT services and reduce costs, according to this Report. The Report analyzes Florida’s
Budget Watch – Governor’s Proposed Budget – FY2014-15
Budget & Appropriations, Corrections/Judicial, Cost Savings, Economic Development, Education, Energy & Environment, Health Care, Insurance, Local Government, Research, Retirement, Taxes, TransportationHighlights from Governor Rick Scott’s proposed budget plan for FY 2014-15 are featured in this Budget Watch Report. The $74.20 billion spending plan is slightly
Inmate Reentry in Florida
Budget & Appropriations, Corrections/Judicial, Research, TaxesAccording to this Report, expanding reentry programs in Florida could prevent inmates from returning to state correctional facilities and reduce costs for taxpayers.
