Florida TaxWatch
Press Releases

A Bountiful Turkey Harvest; Budget Turkey Dollars Match All Time High, June 5, 2002

Tax Reform Battle Goes to the Courts; Florida TaxWatch suit seeks to block proposed Constitutional Amendment, May 30, 2002

"Creative Budgeting" Abounds; Short-term solutions bring long-term consequences, May 8, 2002

Taxpayer Independence Day Arrives Early, May 2, 2002

Tax Relief Benefits Outweigh Costs; TaxWatch Briefing analyzes potential budget impact of incentives, April 24, 2002

TaxWatch Calls For Fair and Deliberative Tax Overhaul Plan, April 9, 2002

Examining the Impact of 9/11; TaxWatch provides perspective on economic impact, March 11, 2002

Revenue Neutrality: Just An Illusion?; Report takes issue with Tax Reform Proposal claims, February 15, 2002

Reports: Sales Tax Exemptions Overstated; Tax Reform Doesn't Belong in Constitution, February 11, 2002

TaxWatch Takes on Tax Reform Debate; STUDY: Florida Fifth Highest In Taxes On Businesses, February 6, 2002

Prevention Makes Economic Sense: TaxWatch Report shows programs for troubled youth a wise investment,January 28, 2002

TaxWatch Names 2001-2002 Executive Committee: Top Executives Tapped, December 18, 2001

TaxWatch Calls for Veto of Special Session Spending Plan, November 1, 2001

2001 Davis Productivity Award Winners Announced, October 18, 2001

TaxWatch Offers $700 Million in Budget Cuts: Watchdog group says spending cuts should come first, October 12, 2001

Key Steps for Florida's Fiscal Recovery: TaxWatch Report recommends balance of economic growth, budget cuts and wise use of reserves, September 28, 2001

The ABC'S of Balancing the Budget, Florida TaxWatch Report outlines mandated procedures, September 7, 2001

A First Step Toward Tax Reform Florida TaxWatch report focuses on the threats of E-Commerce, August 24, 2001

A Record Flock of Turkeys this Year: Florida TaxWatch Offers Healthy Serving of Proposed Cuts, June 7, 2001

Estate Tax Changes Strike Blow to Florida Budget: Phase Out of Tax Presents Formidable Challenge, May 30, 2001

Accelerated Estate Tax Changes Pose Threat: First Year Impact $460 Million Additional on Florida, May 18, 2001

Taxing Days of 2001 at an End: Florida TaxWatch Declares May 8th "Taxpayer Independence Day", May 7, 2001

State Employees Go Online to Save Millions: Web Provides Forum for Cost Saving Ideas, May, 2001

A Matter of Trust -- Florida TaxWatch Keeping Close Eye on Environmental Funding, April 18, 2001

TaxWatch Studies Retirement Options -- Choice and Competition Add Value for State Workers, April 4, 2001

Florida TaxWatch Searching for Savings, Suggestions Could Save more than $250 Million, March 30, 2000

Dueling for Dollars, House and Senate Heading for a Budget Showdown, March 23, 2001

Lawmakers Face A Duel for Dollars, Florida TaxWatch offers up slate of Cost Savers, February 23, 2001

Innovation Earns High Marks, Students Excel Despite Large Class Sizes, February 21, 2001

TaxWatch to Put Budget to the Test, Analysis Will Assure Budget Cuts Equal True Savings, January 17, 2001

TaxWatch Recommends New Year's Resolutions Guidelines to Cut the Fat, Not the Muscle, December 28, 2000

Florida TaxWatch Grades City and County on Penny Sales Tax Program, August 1, 2000

Statement Regarding Governor Bush's 2000 Budget Veto Message, May 30, 2000

Are Turkeys Getting Smarter, May 26, 2000

Floridians Finally through Paying Taxes for the Year, May 8, 2000

Legislators Join Florida TaxWatch for Announcement of Proposal for Property Taxpayer Bill of Rights, April 25, 2000

Florida TaxWatch Reports on Tax Day Facts, April 14, 2000

News Statement in Response to Rep. Merchant's “Anti-Turkey” Bill, March 20, 2000

Awards Program Answers Governor's Challenge with $270 Million in Savings, March 2, 2000

Florida TaxWatch Reports on How Florida Compares in 2000, February 10, 2000

Statement Regarding Bush/Brogan Repeal of Intangibles Tax and Governor's E-Budget, January 19, 2000

A Christmas Present of $270 Million in Savings, December 22, 1999

Statement Regarding Agreement Between Governor and Lawmakers on Criteria for Reviewing Water Projects, November 3, 1999

Are Florida Taxpayers Getting Hosed? TaxWatch Report Exposes the Truth About Florida's Gas Taxes, October 21, 1999

TaxWatch report highlights Florida's INCREASING commitment to fund PRIVATE POSTSECONDARY education, September 21, 1999

Florida TaxWatch Announces Recession Scenario: Advocates Bolstering Reserves During Economic Good Times, August 13, 1999

In Memoriam: Mary J. Brogan, 1954 - 1999

Statement Regarding Governor Bush's Vetoes , May 28, 1999

Florida TaxWatch Releases 1999 Turkey Watch report RECORD YEAR, Over $235 million in Budget Turkeys , May 25, 1999

Floridians Almost Through Paying Taxes for the Year, May 5, 1999

State Budget Sets Records, April 30, 1999

Florida TaxWatch Task Force Calls for Elimination of Iintangibles Tax, March 5, 1999


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