Introduction The 2026 Legislative Session, and its attendant special sessions, are finally over. For the second year in row, the Legislature could not complete its […]
Introduction Fueled by a strong global presence in tourism, trade, and real estate development, Florida’s economy has grown to $1.87 trillion in 2025. If Florida
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, May 7, 2026 CONTACT: Christina Johnson Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Florida TaxWatch (FTW) released its report, Florida Manufacturing: A Highly Productive and Integral Economic Driver,
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, January 8, 2026 CONTACT: Christina Johnson Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Florida TaxWatch (FTW) released a list of 10 Taxpayer Priorities for the 2026 Legislative
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: Thursday, March 6, 2025 CONTACT: Florida TaxWatch: Christina Johnson, christina@on3pr.com, 850.339.5773 St. Thomas University: Dr. Daniel Axelrod, daxelrod@stu.edu, 305.474.2418 Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Florida TaxWatch unveiled its
Pursuant to Article III, section 19(i) of the Florida Constitution, the Government Efficiency Task Force (“Task Force”) is pleased to submit its final recommendations to the Governor, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, the Chair and Vice Chair of the Legislative Budget Commission. The enclosed report includes 29 recommendations which, if implemented, will significantly improve the efficiency of government operations and will reduce the costs of government by more than $2 billion annually.
This annual report, issued for Florida TaxWatch’s eighth year of operation, opens with letters from Chairman Tom L. Rankin and President Dominic M. Calabro describing
Florida TaxWatch’s sixth fiscal year, ended January 31, 1985, marked the organization’s rename from Citizens Council for Budget Research, Inc. to Florida TaxWatch, Inc. Board
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