Excerpt from the Acceptance Speech of the Honorable Dean Cannon to be House Speaker Designate of the Florida House of Representatives Saturday, February 28, 2009[EasyDNNnews:EndIf:Event] / [EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Categories]: [EasyDNNnews:Categories] "Warning against confusing compassion for action, Rep Cannon assumes the role of House Speaker Designate." [EasyDNNnews:IfNotExists:EventRegistration][EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Read][EasyDNNnews:EndIf:EventRegistration][EasyDNNnews:IfExists:EventRegistration][EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Register][EasyDNNnews:EndIf:EventRegistration]
How Much Revenue Will the Seminole Gaming Compact Provide For Florida? Saturday, February 28, 2009[EasyDNNnews:EndIf:Event] / [EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Categories]: [EasyDNNnews:Categories] Casino revenues have far reaching impacts on other business and government revenues. This Research report details the economic side of the compact as currently written. [EasyDNNnews:IfNotExists:EventRegistration][EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Read][EasyDNNnews:EndIf:EventRegistration][EasyDNNnews:IfExists:EventRegistration][EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Register][EasyDNNnews:EndIf:EventRegistration]
The One-Two Punch that Could Roll Back Workers' Compensation Reforms Saturday, February 28, 2009[EasyDNNnews:EndIf:Event] / [EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Categories]: [EasyDNNnews:Categories] "The Workers' Compensation Reform Act of 2003 is under siege. This report, written independently of Florida Taxwatch, explains how court rulings on the Act could have far-reaching effects. " [EasyDNNnews:IfNotExists:EventRegistration][EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Read][EasyDNNnews:EndIf:EventRegistration][EasyDNNnews:IfExists:EventRegistration][EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Register][EasyDNNnews:EndIf:EventRegistration]
Money for Unemployment Compensation from the Federal Economic Stimulus Take it or Leave it? Saturday, February 28, 2009[EasyDNNnews:EndIf:Event] / [EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Categories]: [EasyDNNnews:Categories] "This report, written independently of Florida TaxWatch, presents side-by-side Pro and Con opinion pieces on whether Florida should accept federal stimulus funds for unemployment compensation. " [EasyDNNnews:IfNotExists:EventRegistration][EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Read][EasyDNNnews:EndIf:EventRegistration][EasyDNNnews:IfExists:EventRegistration][EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Register][EasyDNNnews:EndIf:EventRegistration]
Proposed Economic Stimulus Projects Bring $15.2 Billion to Florida Over Three Years Saturday, February 28, 2009[EasyDNNnews:EndIf:Event] / [EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Categories]: [EasyDNNnews:Categories] "From transportation to education to housing, this research report examines some of the key sectors of the Florida economy that stand to benefit from federal stimulus funds. " [EasyDNNnews:IfNotExists:EventRegistration][EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Read][EasyDNNnews:EndIf:EventRegistration][EasyDNNnews:IfExists:EventRegistration][EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Register][EasyDNNnews:EndIf:EventRegistration]
Economic Impact Analysis of Florida's Manufacturing Sector Saturday, February 28, 2009[EasyDNNnews:EndIf:Event] / [EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Categories]: [EasyDNNnews:Categories] "Manufacturing output in Florida has grown exponentially since 1977, while employment in the state's manufacturing sector has grown much less. This Special Report looks at the various factors, including foreign competition, that impact the manufacturing sector. " [EasyDNNnews:IfNotExists:EventRegistration][EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Read][EasyDNNnews:EndIf:EventRegistration][EasyDNNnews:IfExists:EventRegistration][EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Register][EasyDNNnews:EndIf:EventRegistration]
Out-of-State Online Shopping Costs Florida Thousands of Jobs Saturday, January 31, 2009[EasyDNNnews:EndIf:Event] / [EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Categories]: [EasyDNNnews:Categories] "Every $100,000 worth of online shopping from other states and countries costs one Floridian to lose his/her full-time job. This Special Report provides the context behind the statistics." [EasyDNNnews:IfNotExists:EventRegistration][EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Read][EasyDNNnews:EndIf:EventRegistration][EasyDNNnews:IfExists:EventRegistration][EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Register][EasyDNNnews:EndIf:EventRegistration]
Florida's Fragmented Hospital Taxing District System in Need of Reexamination Saturday, January 31, 2009[EasyDNNnews:EndIf:Event] / [EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Categories]: [EasyDNNnews:Categories] "Criticisms of hospital districts include lack of accountability, mismanagement, escalating taxes, and expansion of purpose and power. This briefing traces their history and explains why a comprehensive review is overdue." [EasyDNNnews:IfNotExists:EventRegistration][EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Read][EasyDNNnews:EndIf:EventRegistration][EasyDNNnews:IfExists:EventRegistration][EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Register][EasyDNNnews:EndIf:EventRegistration]
Budget Watch: Analysis of the Governor's Recommendations FY 2009-10 Saturday, January 31, 2009[EasyDNNnews:EndIf:Event] / [EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Categories]: [EasyDNNnews:Categories] "While saying he's not recommending any tax increases, Governor Charlie Crist is proposing $558 million in new fees. This report details key allocations contained in the budget. " [EasyDNNnews:IfNotExists:EventRegistration][EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Read][EasyDNNnews:EndIf:EventRegistration][EasyDNNnews:IfExists:EventRegistration][EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Register][EasyDNNnews:EndIf:EventRegistration]
Constructive Ideas to Help Florida Address the Budget Shortfall Wednesday, December 31, 2008[EasyDNNnews:EndIf:Event] / [EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Categories]: [EasyDNNnews:Categories] "Warning against indiscriminate across-the-board cuts that jeopardize health and safety, this report makes the case for balancing the budget through the elimination of inefficiencies in government operations and purging non-essential programs. " [EasyDNNnews:IfNotExists:EventRegistration][EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Read][EasyDNNnews:EndIf:EventRegistration][EasyDNNnews:IfExists:EventRegistration][EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Register][EasyDNNnews:EndIf:EventRegistration]
Econometric Modeling Illustrates the Impact of Not Fixing Florida's Corporate Income Tax Law Sunday, November 30, 2008[EasyDNNnews:EndIf:Event] / [EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Categories]: [EasyDNNnews:Categories] [EasyDNNnews:IfNotExists:EventRegistration][EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Read][EasyDNNnews:EndIf:EventRegistration][EasyDNNnews:IfExists:EventRegistration][EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Register][EasyDNNnews:EndIf:EventRegistration]
Should Florida have a Healthcare Provider Services Assessment? Sunday, November 30, 2008[EasyDNNnews:EndIf:Event] / [EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Categories]: [EasyDNNnews:Categories] [EasyDNNnews:IfNotExists:EventRegistration][EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Read][EasyDNNnews:EndIf:EventRegistration][EasyDNNnews:IfExists:EventRegistration][EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Register][EasyDNNnews:EndIf:EventRegistration]
2008 Annual Report Friday, October 31, 2008[EasyDNNnews:EndIf:Event] / [EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Categories]: [EasyDNNnews:Categories] [EasyDNNnews:IfNotExists:EventRegistration][EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Read][EasyDNNnews:EndIf:EventRegistration][EasyDNNnews:IfExists:EventRegistration][EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Register][EasyDNNnews:EndIf:EventRegistration]
E-Communique: Already Unprecedented Bad Budget Outlook Gets Even Worse; Revenue Estimates Cut By Another $1.4 Billion This Year- $2.3 Billion Next Year Friday, October 31, 2008[EasyDNNnews:EndIf:Event] / [EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Categories]: [EasyDNNnews:Categories] [EasyDNNnews:IfNotExists:EventRegistration][EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Read][EasyDNNnews:EndIf:EventRegistration][EasyDNNnews:IfExists:EventRegistration][EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Register][EasyDNNnews:EndIf:EventRegistration]
Special Session is Needed to Clarify Corporate Income Tax Law Friday, October 31, 2008[EasyDNNnews:EndIf:Event] / [EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Categories]: [EasyDNNnews:Categories] [EasyDNNnews:IfNotExists:EventRegistration][EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Read][EasyDNNnews:EndIf:EventRegistration][EasyDNNnews:IfExists:EventRegistration][EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Register][EasyDNNnews:EndIf:EventRegistration]
Voter Guide to the Proposed Constitutional Tax Amendments on the November 4- 2008 Ballot Tuesday, September 30, 2008[EasyDNNnews:EndIf:Event] / [EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Categories]: [EasyDNNnews:Categories] [EasyDNNnews:IfNotExists:EventRegistration][EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Read][EasyDNNnews:EndIf:EventRegistration][EasyDNNnews:IfExists:EventRegistration][EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Register][EasyDNNnews:EndIf:EventRegistration]
The Global Financial Crisis and the Florida Economy: One Year Later Sunday, August 31, 2008[EasyDNNnews:EndIf:Event] / [EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Categories]: [EasyDNNnews:Categories] [EasyDNNnews:IfNotExists:EventRegistration][EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Read][EasyDNNnews:EndIf:EventRegistration][EasyDNNnews:IfExists:EventRegistration][EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Register][EasyDNNnews:EndIf:EventRegistration]
Enhancing Efficiencies in the City of Jacksonville Thursday, July 31, 2008[EasyDNNnews:EndIf:Event] / [EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Categories]: [EasyDNNnews:Categories] [EasyDNNnews:IfNotExists:EventRegistration][EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Read][EasyDNNnews:EndIf:EventRegistration][EasyDNNnews:IfExists:EventRegistration][EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Register][EasyDNNnews:EndIf:EventRegistration]
Uncertainty Makes Amendment 5 a Bad Bet for Florida The tax swap will likely be a tax increase Monday, June 30, 2008[EasyDNNnews:EndIf:Event] / [EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Categories]: [EasyDNNnews:Categories] [EasyDNNnews:IfNotExists:EventRegistration][EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Read][EasyDNNnews:EndIf:EventRegistration][EasyDNNnews:IfExists:EventRegistration][EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Register][EasyDNNnews:EndIf:EventRegistration]
Mid-Year Economic Update for the Florida Economy Monday, June 30, 2008[EasyDNNnews:EndIf:Event] / [EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Categories]: [EasyDNNnews:Categories] [EasyDNNnews:IfNotExists:EventRegistration][EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Read][EasyDNNnews:EndIf:EventRegistration][EasyDNNnews:IfExists:EventRegistration][EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Register][EasyDNNnews:EndIf:EventRegistration]
Testing the Great Moderation Saturday, May 31, 2008[EasyDNNnews:EndIf:Event] / [EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Categories]: [EasyDNNnews:Categories] [EasyDNNnews:IfNotExists:EventRegistration][EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Read][EasyDNNnews:EndIf:EventRegistration][EasyDNNnews:IfExists:EventRegistration][EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Register][EasyDNNnews:EndIf:EventRegistration]
Notable Practices of Florida Counties- Cities- and Schools Saturday, May 31, 2008[EasyDNNnews:EndIf:Event] / [EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Categories]: [EasyDNNnews:Categories] [EasyDNNnews:IfNotExists:EventRegistration][EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Read][EasyDNNnews:EndIf:EventRegistration][EasyDNNnews:IfExists:EventRegistration][EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Register][EasyDNNnews:EndIf:EventRegistration]
Improving Transparency and Accountability in Escambia County Government Saturday, May 31, 2008[EasyDNNnews:EndIf:Event] / [EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Categories]: [EasyDNNnews:Categories] [EasyDNNnews:IfNotExists:EventRegistration][EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Read][EasyDNNnews:EndIf:EventRegistration][EasyDNNnews:IfExists:EventRegistration][EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Register][EasyDNNnews:EndIf:EventRegistration]
Budget Turkeys Spreadsheet Sorted by County Wednesday, April 30, 2008[EasyDNNnews:EndIf:Event] / [EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Categories]: [EasyDNNnews:Categories] [EasyDNNnews:IfNotExists:EventRegistration][EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Read][EasyDNNnews:EndIf:EventRegistration][EasyDNNnews:IfExists:EventRegistration][EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Register][EasyDNNnews:EndIf:EventRegistration]
Budget Turkeys Spreadsheet Sorted by Number Wednesday, April 30, 2008[EasyDNNnews:EndIf:Event] / [EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Categories]: [EasyDNNnews:Categories] [EasyDNNnews:IfNotExists:EventRegistration][EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Read][EasyDNNnews:EndIf:EventRegistration][EasyDNNnews:IfExists:EventRegistration][EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Register][EasyDNNnews:EndIf:EventRegistration]