Introduction Many in the Florida Legislature have been rightly criticizing local governments for rapidly increasing property taxes and budgets. The property tax debate and the […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, April 9, 2026 CONTACT: Christina Johnson Tallahassee, Fla. – Florida TaxWatch (FTW) President and CEO Jeff Kottkamp today presented a report, Tourism In Central Florida:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, December 16, 2025 CONTACT: Christina Johnson Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Florida TaxWatch (FTW) released The Fiscal and Economic Impacts of Nova Southeastern University on Florida’s Economy independent
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, September 30, 2025 CONTACT: Christina Johnson Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Florida TaxWatch released its report Interdisciplinary Pain Management as a Means to Help Address Solvency
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, July 10, 2025 CONTACT: Christina Johnson Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Florida TaxWatch released How Childcare Costs Impact Florida’s Economy updating its July 2022 briefing entitled How Childcare
Florida’s economy has been growing to new heights these past years — reaching nearly $1.5 trillion. The Q1 2025 economic forecast by Florida TaxWatch examines key trends in population growth, employment, income, GDP, and tourism, offering valuable insights for policymakers, business leaders, and taxpayers.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Florida TaxWatch (FTW) released 2024 Florida Tax & Bond Referenda: Florida Voters Continue Their Generosity, Approving $1.9B in Local Tax Increases
Florida voters demonstrated strong support for local tax increases and bond issues in the 2023-2024 election cycle, approving 89% of referenda. Voters passed $1.9 billion in annual tax increases and nearly $1 billion in bond issues, primarily targeting schools, infrastructure, and public services. The report highlights Florida’s unique reliance on local government funding, with municipalities and special districts providing over 56% of the state’s revenue. Despite statewide tax cuts, local taxes are rising with voter approval, reflecting public willingness to invest in community development when they perceive clear value and benefit.
FORT PIERCE, FL (August 22, 2024) — A new report from Florida TaxWatch, an independent, nonpartisan research institute, reveals that Indian River State College generates
Florida TaxWatch is proud to present the 2024 Budget Turkey Watch Report, an annual independent review that has been a staple since 1983. This report scrutinizes the Florida FY2024-25 budget, identifying appropriations that bypass established legislative procedures. Known as Budget Turkeys, these appropriations often serve limited areas, are not core state functions, or circumvent competitive bidding and oversight.
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