Bringing FL-SOLARIS to Life Thursday, April 18, 2013 / Categories: Research, Taxes, Budget/Approps, Energy/Environment, Local Government, Transportation According to this Briefing, progress on the organization of state-owned lands and facilities records has been made, although there is more to be done. The large, yet basic database has been established, but the important tasks of maintaining its relevance and making improvements remain. Phase II of this project offers significant taxpayer value. Read more
Government Cost Savings Task Force Report for FY2013-14 Wednesday, January 16, 2013 / Categories: Research, Taxes, Budget/Approps, Cost Savings, Economic Development, Education, Energy/Environment, Health Care, Insurance, Local Government, Taxpayer Guide, Transportation Continuing a legacy that has resulted in the savings of at least $3.5 billion in Floridians' hard-earned tax dollars over the last four years alone, Florida TaxWatch added more than $1 billion in cost-saving options for lawmakers this year, with the release of this Report. This year's Report is the fifth in as many years from Florida TaxWatch, the independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit taxpayer research institute and government watchdog headquartered in Tallahassee. Read more
Economic Commentary-The Effect of the Midwest Drought on Florida Thursday, August 30, 2012 / Categories: Research, Economic Development, Energy/Environment, Transportation With counties in 32 states placed on the USDA's list of primary disaster areas because of drought conditions, this month's Economic Commentary looks at the effects of the drought on food, and potentially fuel, prices. Corn is currently at the highest per-ton cost in history, which will lead to increases in commodities like milk, meat, and eggs for us all. Read more
Florida Missing Opportunities to Take Advantage of Federal Programs for Energy-Saving Measures Sunday, May 6, 2012 / Categories: Research, Cost Savings, Energy/Environment, Local Government, Transportation, Archive/Pre-2000 According to this report, Florida has the potential to collect millions of dollars for energy efficiency enhancement projects already completed, or planned. Read more
Summary of the Florida TaxWatch April 2011 Briefing: Benefits of the Sunshine State's Investment in the Solar Renewable Energy Sector Thursday, March 31, 2011 / Categories: Research, Energy/Environment, Transportation Florida's window of opportunity to become a leader in solar and renewable energy manufacturing is rapidly closing. This briefing details the status quo and what needs to be done to make the state competitive with those states that have done more in the clean energy field. Read more
Benefits of the Sunshine State's Investment in the Solar Renewable Energy Sector Thursday, March 31, 2011 / Categories: Research, Energy/Environment, Transportation "Putting the 'sun' in Sunshine State, this report examines steps already taken in solar energy and what impact further steps would have on the Florida economic outlook. " Read more
Presentation: the Florida Statewide Survey on Renewable Energy Sunday, October 31, 2010 / Categories: Research, Energy/Environment, Transportation "As fossil fuels dwindle, attention turns to renewable energy sources. As this report shows, some of those clean energy sources are more popular than others. " Read more
Florida Statewide Survey on Renewable Energy Sunday, October 31, 2010 / Categories: Research, Energy/Environment, Transportation "As fossil fuels dwindle, attention turns to renewable energy sources. As this report shows, some of those clean energy sources are more popular than others. " Read more
In Addition to Devastating Impacts on the Economy and Jobs- Amendment 4 Will Increase Costs to Taxpayers through Added Elections and Increased Litigation Against Local Governments Thursday, September 30, 2010 / Categories: Research, Energy/Environment, Transportation, Voter Guides Amendment 4 would require that voters approve changes to their local comprehensive land use plans. Some consider this a dangerous case of 'hyper-democracy.' Read more
Florida TaxWatch Presentation: Preliminary Findings on the Economic Impact of Solar Energy in Florida Wednesday, June 30, 2010 / Categories: Research, Energy/Environment, Transportation "Florida currently ranks 11th nationally for solar market attractiveness. This report outlines employment opportunities in the field, federal incentives for solar investment, and looks to projected future growth." Read more
The Positive Economic Impact of Solar Energy on the Sunshine State Tuesday, March 31, 2009 / Categories: Research, Energy/Environment, Transportation "Putting the 'sun' in the Sunshine state, this briefing enumerates the benefits of expanding solar energy production in Florida. Delaying solar projects would put Florida at a competitive disadvantage with other states. " Read more
Transportation Infrastructure Investment Will Stimulate Florida's Sluggish Economy and Increase Productivity Monday, March 31, 2008 / Categories: Research, Energy/Environment, Transportation Read more
Review of Approval Processes in Hillsborough County for Construction Projects Affecting Wetlands Tuesday, July 31, 2007 / Categories: Research, Energy/Environment, Transportation Read more
Funding of Alternative Water Supply Projects Earmarking of Water Projects Bypasses State Law That Was Passed Last Year Friday, March 31, 2006 / Categories: Research, Energy/Environment, Transportation Read more
Under Legislative-Set Cap- Florida Has Limited Bonding Capacity to Meet Additional Infrastructure Demands Thursday, March 31, 2005 / Categories: Research, Energy/Environment, Transportation Read more
Requiring a High Speed Rail System Does Not Belong in the Florida Constitution: Repealing The Requirement Will Ensure the Project Will Be Built Only If and When It Makes Sense and the State Can Afford It Thursday, September 30, 2004 / Categories: Research, Energy/Environment, Transportation Read more
Florida's Ongoing Budget Battle Over Shrinking Revenues: Everglades or "Nevermoreglades?" Is That The Question? Saturday, March 31, 2001 / Categories: Research, Energy/Environment, Transportation Read more
Florida voters know where the bullet train should go by David B. Hill Wednesday, February 28, 2001 / Categories: Research, Energy/Environment, Transportation Read more
Water Management District Continues to Draw Concern of Auditor General Wednesday, March 31, 1999 / Categories: Research, Energy/Environment, Transportation, Archive/Pre-2000 Read more
High Speed Rail: Two Opinions by David Gedney and J. Stanley Marshall Monday, August 31, 1998 / Categories: Research, Energy/Environment, Transportation, Archive/Pre-2000 Read more
Everglades Construction Project Report Thursday, July 31, 1997 / Categories: Research, Energy/Environment, Transportation, Archive/Pre-2000 Read more
Three Water Management Districts Propose Tax Increases for1993-94 Tuesday, August 31, 1993 / Categories: Research, Energy/Environment, Transportation, Archive/Pre-2000 Read more
An Examination of Florida's and Georgia's Highway System Saturday, November 30, 1991 / Categories: Research, Energy/Environment, Transportation, Archive/Pre-2000 Read more
Florida's Water Management Districts Wednesday, February 28, 1990 / Categories: Research, Energy/Environment, Transportation, Archive/Pre-2000 Read more
South Florida Water Management Districts Sunday, December 31, 1989 / Categories: Research, Energy/Environment, Transportation, Archive/Pre-2000 Read more