Budget Outlook (Long-Range Financial Outlook) Thursday, September 27, 2012 / Categories: Research, Taxes, Budget/Approps, Economic Development The September 2012 Florida TaxWatch Budget Outlook provides details on the revenue projections, how much spending is expected to increase, and a look at Critical and High Priority Needs items within that expected increase. Read more
Government Cost Savings-Legislative Update 2012 Monday, April 30, 2012 / Categories: Research, Taxes, Budget/Approps, Cost Savings Updated to include Governor Scott's vetos, this piece details the progress made this legislative session on the GCSTF Recommendations for FY 2012-13 Read more
The Governor's Budget Recommendations for FY 2011-12 First Proposed Budget a Bold Plan for Spending Cuts- Tax Relief Monday, January 31, 2011 / Categories: Research, Taxes, Budget/Approps "Just weeks after being sworn in as governor, Rick Scott released his first budget which called for several billion dollars in spending cuts and the layoff of thousands of state workers. " Read more
Next Year's Budget Outlook Begins to Take Shape through a Series of Estimating Conferences Saturday, July 31, 2010 / Categories: Research, Taxes, Budget/Approps "Facing an estimated $5 billion to $6 billion shortfall, lawmakers faced some tough decisions. This report examines sources of general revenue and their impact. " Read more
Estimating Conferences Project More Money for the 2011 Legislature Saturday, July 31, 2010 / Categories: Research, Taxes, Budget/Approps "Sales taxes, corporate income taxes, and medical and hospital fees are scrutinized for the revenue each is likely to provide to lawmakers." Read more
Economic and Caseload Estimating Conferences Provide More Information for Next Year's Budget Shortfall Forecast Saturday, July 31, 2010 / Categories: Research, Taxes, Budget/Approps "Budget drivers such as Medicaid, school enrollment and voluntary pre-K are examined in this report which explores the budget shortfall facing the 2011 legislature. " Read more
Governor Crist Releases Optimistic $69.2 Billion Spending Plan Thursday, December 31, 2009 / Categories: Research, Taxes, Budget/Approps "Despite talk of a looming budget shortfall, the final budget of Charlie Crist's tenure as governor called for a $2.7 billion increase in spending. " Read more
New General Revenue Estimates Reduced Slightly- Full Recovery Not Expected to Begin Until Spring 2011 Friday, July 31, 2009 / Categories: Research, Taxes, Budget/Approps Read more
Budget Watch: Analysis of the Governor's Recommendations FY 2009-10 Saturday, January 31, 2009 / Categories: Research, Taxes, Budget/Approps "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. " Read more
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 / Categories: Research, Taxes, Budget/Approps Read more
The 2009 Budget Crunch: Making Good Decisions in Bad Financial Times Monday, March 31, 2008 / Categories: Research, Taxes, Budget/Approps Read more
The Governor's Budget Recommendations for FY 2008-09 Proposal Uses $1.1 Billion in Trust Fund Transfers to Balance the $70 Billion Budget Monday, December 31, 2007 / Categories: Research, Taxes, Budget/Approps Read more
Evaluating Proviso in the State Budget Is the Florida Legislature Complying with the Constitution? Wednesday, February 28, 2007 / Categories: Research, Taxes, Budget/Approps Read more
Accountable & Cost-Effective Procurement Is Critical To Successfully Outsourcing Public Services Wednesday, February 28, 2007 / Categories: Research, Taxes, Budget/Approps Read more
Budget Watch: Governor Crist s Proposed State Budget for FY 2007-08 Wednesday, January 31, 2007 / Categories: Research, Taxes, Budget/Approps Read more
2006-07 State Budget Outlook - With Florida Coffers Flush- the Legislature Should Balance Smart Tax Relief With a Significant Investment in Paying Down State Debt and Investing in Infrastructure Saturday, December 31, 2005 / Categories: Research, Taxes, Budget/Approps Read more
TaxPayer's Guide to Florida Government Budgeting Saturday, April 30, 2005 / Categories: Research, Taxes, Budget/Approps, Taxpayer Guide Read more
Governor Releases $61.6 Billion State Budget for FY 2005-06; Includes $285 Million for Tax Relief Friday, December 31, 2004 / Categories: Research, Taxes, Budget/Approps Read more
Legislative Update: One Week to Go- Budget Fax Wednesday, March 31, 2004 / Categories: Research, Taxes, Budget/Approps Read more
Legislature Shows More Restraint in Spending Non-Recurring Revenue and Raiding Trust Funds Than Last Year- Budget Fax Wednesday, March 31, 2004 / Categories: Research, Taxes, Budget/Approps Read more
The Governor's FY 2004-05 Budget Recommendations: Rising Medicaid Costs and Class Size Reduction Lead to $1.4 Billion Increase Saturday, January 31, 2004 / Categories: Research, Taxes, Budget/Approps Read more
New General Revenue Estimates Are Increased- But Use of Non-Recurring Revenues Still Has Florida In a Hole for the Upcoming Year Friday, October 31, 2003 / Categories: Research, Taxes, Budget/Approps Read more
Budget Fax A Summary of Legislative Action on Selected Issues Wednesday, April 30, 2003 / Categories: Research, Taxes, Budget/Approps Read more
House and Senate Refine Their Budgets: Major Differences Remain Monday, March 31, 2003 / Categories: Research, Taxes, Budget/Approps Read more
Budget Fax A Summary of Legislative Action on Selected Issues Monday, March 31, 2003 / Categories: Research, Taxes, Budget/Approps Read more