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How Childcare Costs Impact Florida’s Economy

Economic Development, Research
/ Economic Development, Research / 2 minutes of reading

The impact of childcare, as the data suggest, is prominent on Florida’s economy. Losses incurred from turnover and absenteeism of working parents can be avoided with friendlier workplace policies and higher investment in affordable childcare. As an important part of the industry, treating childcare workers better financially can help maintain the workforce in childcare and add to the economy of Florida. Impactful measures that can alleviate the pressing childcare issues mentioned can further grow Florida’s economy.

Florida TaxWatch Announces Winners of the 2019 TaxWatch Productivity Awards Program

Press Releases
/ Press Releases / 4 minutes of reading

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida TaxWatch (FTW) today announced the winners of the 2019 TaxWatch Productivity Awards (TPA), which is celebrating 30 years of recognizing and rewarding the dedication and hard work of state employees who find ways to improve services, increase efficiencies and save taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars each year. The awards program is presented by Kyra Solutions, Inc.

Instructional Expenses: Prek-12 Education Spending

Blog, Education, Research
/ Blog, Education, Research / 12 minutes of reading

Where 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.

After COVID-19: Rethinking how the state delivers services to Floridians in need

Cost Savings, COVID Recovery, Research
/ Cost Savings, COVID Recovery, Research / 6 minutes of reading

Application surges during the COVID-19 pandemic have exposed the shortcomings of the current state-administered, federal safety net programs, especially the Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Insurance) program. This report explores Florida’s opportunity to implement more efficient and cost-effective business processes, thus reducing the size of government, saving the taxpayers money, and improving service delivery to Floridians in need.

October 2020 News Highlights

In the News
/ In the News / 7 minutes of reading

PRINT & DIGITAL Workers Push to Pass Amendment 2 for $15 Minimum Wage as Florida’s Tourism Industry Fights It (October 1, 2020) Orlando Sentinel Orlando

Budget Watch – More Revenue for the Next Budget

Budget & Appropriations, Budget Turkeys, Cost Savings, Research, Taxes, Taxpayer Guide
/ Budget & Appropriations, Budget Turkeys, Cost Savings, Research, Taxes, Taxpayer Guide / 2 minutes of reading

As the Florida Legislature prepares to go into conference budget negotiations to finalize the FY2018-19 budget, state estimators gave lawmakers a bit of good news. Florida’s General Revenue (GR) Estimating Conference met on February 9 and forecast that the state would collect an additional $461.8 million in FY2017-18 and FY2018-19.

St Pete Eyes a Renewable Future

Blog
/ Blog / 2 minutes of reading

St. Petersburg has committed to a cutting edge plan to become the first city in Florida to garner all its energy from renewable resources.

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