The economic importance of early childhood education extends far beyond the direct development benefits for children and the associated long-term outcomes.
One of the fundamental responsibilities of government is to ensure the safety and welfare of those in its care. This includes our most vulnerable populations, such as children and families.
As the most recent Florida TaxWatch research shows , a drastic increase to a $15 an hour minimum wage could produce unfortunate results. It is far more important for Florida’s policymakers to make targeted investments in education and workforce development to build a $15 an hour workforce, rather than through burdensome government mandates.
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
Introduction According to Newton’s first law of motion, an object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by an outside force. Florida’s manufacturing sector
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, August 12, 2025 CONTACT: Christina Johnson Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Florida TaxWatch released an Update on the Implementation of the Live Local Act, to better
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, July 10, 2025 CONTACT: Christina Johnson Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Florida TaxWatch released How Childcare Costs Impact Florida’s Economy updating its July 2022 briefing entitled How Childcare
Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Florida TaxWatch (FTW) released its report, More Than A Store: The Fiscal and Economic Impacts of Goodwill in Florida at a
Florida’s childcare system is at a crossroads, impacting families, businesses, and the economy. With demand rising and federal funding returning to pre-pandemic levels, the state faces critical questions: Should childcare focus solely on supervision or also provide education? Can sustainable policies close the gap in access? Explore how Florida’s future workforce and economy depend on quality early learning options.
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