Q3 2016 Broward Schools SMART Program Report Review
Broward Schools Bond Oversight (SMART Program), Local Government, ResearchPresented to the Bond Oversight Committee on May 23, 2016, this report examines the SMART program quarterly report for Q3.
Florida TaxWatch Announces 2026 Government Productivity Award Winners | Program Has Saved Nearly $10 Billion in State Funds Over 30 Years
Press ReleasesFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, September 2, 2026 CONTACT: Christina Johnson TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – During a ceremony held in Tallahassee on Tuesday, September 1, Florida TaxWatch
2026 Budget Turkey Watch Report: FY2026-27
Budget & Appropriations, Budget Turkeys, Local Government, ResearchIntroduction Many in the Florida Legislature have been rightly criticizing local governments for rapidly increasing property taxes and budgets. The property tax debate and the
Florida TaxWatch Announces Friday, April 17 is Florida Taxpayer Independence Day 2026
Press ReleasesFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 CONTACT: Christina Johnson Tallahassee, Fla. – Florida TaxWatch announced today that Friday, April 17 is Florida Taxpayer Independence Day (TID) 2026. This
Florida TaxWatch Analyzes Florida’s Teacher Shortage as the 2024-2025 K-12 School Year Begins
Press ReleasesTallahassee, Fla – Today, Florida TaxWatch released its 2024 UPDATE: Are Floridians Ready to Go Back to School? Not Without More Teachers, an analysis of
Instructional Expenses: Prek-12 Education Spending
Blog, Education, ResearchWhere and how well our school districts spend our education dollars can have a profound impact on student academic achievement and success. Historically, education makes up about one-fourth of Florida’s total budget. Florida TaxWatch believes that shifting education spending away from administrative and other expenses and toward classroom/instructional expenses is beneficial.
Comments to the Honorable Kelli Stargel, Chair, and Members of the Senate Appropriations Committee Regarding SB 620: Local Government
Press ReleasesWe understand the frustration that business and state leaders are trying to address- local ordinances that target businesses and prevent employers from thriving- but we want to caution that ultimately it is the taxpayer that will be left paying the bill and dealing with the potential unintended consequences. Increased expenditures from the exposure will translate into costs for the average taxpayer, dealt with in either of two ways, increased taxes and fees to cover projected legal costs, or a reduction in services provided to communities.
2021 How Florida Compares: Taxes
Research, Taxes, Taxpayer GuideHave you ever wondered how Florida’s taxes stack up against the taxes in other states? If so, this report is for you.
Did Florida Undercount in the 2020 Census, Potentially Missing Out on Federal Dollars?
BlogThe 2020 Census is finally over, capping off a historic effort to accurately count every person in the United States during a pandemic. A few interesting stories emerge from the latest enumeration of the nation, such as the growing population shift to the South and New York losing a congressional House seat by only 89 people. Although Florida was one of the so-called “winners” in the current census because it secured an additional seat in Congress, the result was not as spectacular as expected.
Calling all Cars? Florida’s Statewide Law Enforcement Radio System (SLERS-2) Underscores the Need for Procurement Reform
ResearchThe Statewide Law Enforcement Radio System (SLERS) is a single 800 MHz unified digital radio network that permits state law enforcement officers and other first responders across the state to communicate more effectively.
