College Football Success Could Yield More Academically Competitive Universities Monday, August 31, 2015 / Categories: Releases College football victories are associated with better student recruitment, according to a recent report from Florida TaxWatch. The Economic Commentary highlights the residual academic benefits experienced by universities with winning sports teams. Read more
Florida TaxWatch's New Staff Will Bolster Efforts to Inform Policymakers and Taxpayers Thursday, August 27, 2015 / Categories: Releases To better educate Florida’s taxpayers and public officials using high quality, independent research and analysis, Florida TaxWatch has added several new members to its respected team. Read more
Florida TaxWatch Provides Assistance to Broward Schools' Bond Oversight Committee Thursday, August 27, 2015 / Categories: Releases, BOC Statement from Florida TaxWatch President and CEO Dominic M. Calabro about Florida TaxWatch’s independent watchdog role with the Broward County Schools’ Bond Oversight Committee. Read more
Growing Economy Means More Money for 2016-17 State Budget Thursday, August 20, 2015 / Categories: Releases State economists predict lawmakers will have $657.5 million more than previously anticipated for the next state budget. The latest General Revenue (GR) forecast shows the state's GR fund is expected to reach $31.6 billion for the 2016-17 budget year. The growing available funds mean recurring revenues exceed current recurring expenses by $1.6 billion. Read more
TaxWatch Statement: Investing in Tourism Results in Florida Job Growth Thursday, July 23, 2015 / Categories: Releases Florida's thriving tourism industry provides extraordinary opportunities for economic growth. Increasing investment in the Sunshine State's tourism industry has a direct impact on job creation in the state, and the economic impact can be felt throughout many of Florida's other industries. Read more