Florida TaxWatch Analyzes County Participation in 2020 Census, Encourages Florida to Prepare for 2030
Press Releases
BudgetWatch: New General Revenue Estimates Add $7 Billion for the Next Budget
Budget & AppropriationsIn what has been a regular occurrence, the Florida General Revenue (GR) Estimating Conference significantly increased the estimate of the amount of GR that will be collected. This is the sixth conference in a row that has produced a rosier revenue forecast. The last reduced estimate came at the August 2020 conference, just as the coronavirus pandemic began its relatively short-lived slowdown of Florida’s revenue collections.
BudgetWatch: New General Revenue Estimates Add $7 Billion for the Next Budget
Budget & Appropriations, ResearchIn what has been a regular occurrence, the Florida General Revenue (GR) Estimating Conference significantly increased the estimate of the amount of GR that will be collected. This is the sixth conference in a row that has produced a rosier revenue forecast. The last reduced estimate came at the August 2020 conference, just as the coronavirus pandemic began its relatively short-lived slowdown of Florida’s revenue collections.
Florida TaxWatch Releases Overview of 2020 Census Undercount, Highlights Significant Impact on Florida’s Businesses and Taxpayers
Press ReleasesTALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Florida TaxWatch (FTW) released Looking Back at Census 2020: What Florida’s Business and Community Leaders Need to Know.
Looking Back at Census 2020: What Florida’s Business and Community Leaders Need to Know
Census, Economic Development, Research, TaxesAn undercount is nothing new to Florida, but its current persistence inflicts costs more formidable than in previous years. Throughout the decade, Floridians can expect to lose between $11 billion and $21 billion. The decennial Census count and American Community Survey (ACS) help communities understand local patterns of population growth, specialized workers, income, employment statuses, and transportation needs.
Florida TaxWatch Releases Report Assessing Implications of Disrupted 2020 Census The taxpayer research institute also introduces a new Census Institute with a mission to improve critical planning dat
Press ReleasesTallahassee, Fla. – Today, Florida TaxWatch (FTW) is releasing an economic commentary entitled The Economic and Fiscal Significance of the U.S. Census and American Community Survey (ACS). The report underscores the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on 2020 Census data collection efforts, including disruptions to the ACS, and highlights how this impacts federal funding and critical decision-making among policymakers and business leaders alike.
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.
Q2 2020-21 Broward Schools SMART Program Report Review
Broward Schools Bond Oversight (SMART Program), ResearchPresented to the Broward County Bond Oversight Committee October 5, 2020
Q1 2020-21 Broward Schools SMART Program Report Review
Broward Schools Bond Oversight (SMART Program), ResearchOn November 20, 2020, Florida TaxWatch received the Bond Oversight Committee Quarterly Report for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2020 (“Quarterly Report”). This single 854-page report provides updated information on the implementation of the District’s SMART Program and the use of general obligation bond funds to purchase and install technology upgrades, purchase music, and art equipment, improve safety, upgrade athletic facilities and renovate educational facilities.
November 2020 News Highlights
In the NewsFlorida TaxWatch is constantly looking to spread the word about our research, recommendations, and programs, all in pursuit of serving each and every taxpayer in Florida. Below is just a selection of where we’ve popped up in the last few weeks!
