Budget Watch - Projected Shortfall Requires Action

Monday, September 26, 2016 / Categories: Research, Budget/Approps, Cost Savings, Taxpayer Guide

The 2017 Legislature will be facing a very tight budget year. After a string of three straight years with projected budget surpluses ranging from $336 million to $846 million, it is now estimated that during the next legislative session there will be just enough money to fund a continuation budget for FY2017-18. What’s more, significant budget shortfalls loom in subsequent years.

2016 Voter Guide - August

Wednesday, August 17, 2016 / Categories: Research, Taxpayer Guide, Voter Guides

On August 30 and November 8, 2016, Floridians will vote on a total of five proposed amendments to the Florida Constitution. This Florida TaxWatch Voter Guide is designed to provide voters with information about each of the amendments to help them cast well-informed votes.

2016 How Florida Counties Compare

Sunday, July 31, 2016 / Categories: Research, Taxes, Local Government, Taxpayer Guide

This publication compares the revenue and expenditure profiles of Florida’s 67 counties to give taxpayers an overview of how their local government stacks up with the rest of the state.

Budget Watch - Growing Federal Debt Puts the Nation at Risk

Thursday, July 28, 2016 / Categories: Research, Taxes, Budget/Approps, Taxpayer Guide

In dollars, America’s debt is forecast to reach an astonishing $87.9 trillion in 30 years. This is more than $200,000 for each of the 400 million men, women, and children expected to live in the United States in 2046. This Budget Watch looks at the long-term implications of such a debt.

Florida's 2016 Mid-Year Job Growth

Wednesday, July 27, 2016 / Categories: Research, Economic Development, Taxpayer Guide

This Economic Commentary looks at Florida's mid-year job growth figures, showing that the state has added approximately 244,500 non-farm jobs over the past year.