TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – In a new research report from Florida’s premier independent watchdog, Florida TaxWatch looks at the success of the Independent Medical Review (IMR) program in California and examines if an IMR program is a solution to keeping Florida’s workers’ compensation costs low.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The 2018 election made its mark on Florida’s elected leadership, ushering in a new Governor, Attorney General, and Agriculture Commissioner, electing a previously appointed Chief Financial Officer, as well as new legislators and members of the Congressional delegation. However, the Florida legislative and executive branches are not the only ones welcoming in a new slate of leaders. Earlier this month, Florida TaxWatch welcomed the organization’s new chairman, Senator Pat Neal, at its 39^th Annual Meeting in Ponte Vedra Beach.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – In Florida TaxWatch’s latest research report, the independent government watchdog dives into Florida’s film and television industry to examine how other states are luring in film production companies and identify strategies Florida can employ to remain competitive in the industry.

Today, Florida TaxWatch released the Taxpayers' Budget Guide to the FY2018-19 state budget, which went into effect July 1, 2018.

Florida TaxWatch recently convened some of Florida’s top educational leaders to discuss improving the leadership in our public school principals and today a summary report of that discussion in available publicly. The summary report, released today, includes the discussed strategies, a review of related educational literature, and a number of takeaways for consideration by policymakers and education professionals.