Q4 2016 Broward Schools SMART Program Report Review
Broward BOC, Local Government, ResearchPresented to the Bond Oversight Committee on August 29, 2016, this report examines the SMART program quarterly report for Q4.
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
Comments to the Honorable Manny Diaz, Jr., Chair, and Members of the Senate Committee on Health Policy Regarding SB 864 –Telehealth and SB 852 – Medicaid Modernization
ReleasesTelemedicine increases access to quality care and can be used as an innovative tool to reduce costly medical interventions such as emergency room utilization and length of hospital stay.
Florida’s 2016 Job Growth Shows Continued Success
Press ReleasesFlorida’s job growth in 2016 has brought the state’s employment numbers to an all-time high, according to a new report released today by Florida TaxWatch, the state’s premier nonpartisan, nonprofit government watchdog.
2016 Jobs in Florida: Year in Review
ResearchWith an addition of 257,000 jobs in 2016, Florida continues to rise from the Great Recession. Over the past year, nearly all of Florida’s major industries have seen employment gains, and the unemployment rate has fallen to 4.8.
The 2016 Quality Counts Rankings Put Florida in Context
BlogFor 2016, Florida received an overall score of 72.4 points, a grade of C-, and an overall rank of 30th.
As HB 423 Provisions Go Into Effect, Florida TaxWatch Touts Victory for Nurse Practitioners
Press ReleasesFlorida TaxWatch, the state’s premier, non-partisan government watchdog for almost 40 years, has led the charge for expanding scope of practice for advanced registered nurse practitioners (ARNPs) and physician assistants (PAs), which would significantly lower costs for patients while improving access across the state. On January 1, 2017, provisions within HB 423 became effective, making Florida the final state in the country to allow ARNPs to prescribe controlled drugs.
2016 Voter Guide – November Edition
Research, Taxpayer Guide, Voter GuidesThis edition of the 2016 Voter Guide details the four amendments on the November 8 ballot. We have provided a notes sheet on page 30 of this Guide, where you can jot down anything you want to remember about the amendments, and take it with you to the polls.
Florida TaxWatch Offers Guide To Help Voters Make An Informed Decision On Amendment 4
Press ReleasesFlorida TaxWatch, the state’s premier nonpartisan, nonprofit taxpayer research institute and government watchdog, has always committed itself to educating and informing Florida voters on critical policy issues affecting them. As part of this critical mission, we have released the 2016 Florida Primary Voter Guide, featuring an in-depth analysis of Amendment 4 that will assist voters in making an informed decision on August 30th.
2016 Voter Guide – August
Research, Taxpayer Guide, Voter GuidesOn August 30 and November 8, 2016, Floridians will vote on a total of five proposed amendments to the Florida Constitution. This Florida TaxWatch Voter Guide is designed to provide voters with information about each of the amendments to help them cast well-informed votes.
