2024 Update: Long-Term Rental Markets In Florida

The document provides an in-depth analysis of Florida's long-term rental markets, detailing challenges like rising rental costs and the imbalance between demand and supply. It discusses legislative efforts, such as the "Live Local Act," to address these issues and improve affordable housing options. The commentary highlights trends in rental price increases across the state, the impact of these trends on Florida's workforce and economy, and the migration patterns influenced by housing affordability. It concludes with a look ahead, emphasizing the need for continued focus on affordable housing to support Florida's economic growth and workforce retention.

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Interdisciplinary Pain Management As a Means to Help Address Solvency of the State Employees' Health Insurance Trust Fund

Interdisciplinary Pain Management As a Means to Help Address Solvency of the State Employees' Health Insurance Trust Fund

With the Trust Fund projected to face a nearly $1.7 billion shortfall by FY 2029-30 without action, Florida TaxWatch outlines a pragmatic path that reduces costs by treating pain more effectively—not just shifting them to employees.

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Could Florida Experience a Significant Water Shortage?

Could Florida Experience a Significant Water Shortage?

New EDR projections show a widening state funding gap—more than $50 million in FY 2025-26—with total demand still trending upward through 2045.

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New Labor Data Shows Weaker Labor Market Than Previously Expected

New Labor Data Shows Weaker Labor Market Than Previously Expected

Since January 2025, the federal interest rate has remained unchanged at 4.25 to 4.5 percent. The rates have been steady in hopes of curbing inflation and bringing it down to two percent, as unemployment numbers were not concerning until now. The latest revision data, however, will likely push the Federal Reserve to cut rates in their next meeting this month to 4.00 to 4.25 percent.

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2025 Florida TaxWatch Annual Report

2025 Florida TaxWatch Annual Report

The 2025 Florida TaxWatch Annual Report captures a milestone year: the culmination of Dominic M. Calabro’s decades of leadership and the announced transition to Lt. Governor Jeff Kottkamp as incoming President & CEO on January 1, 2026.

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