Florida's Top Ten Largest Public Employers by County

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The Briefing surveys the significance of public-sector employment in Florida counties by examining the ten largest employers per county, and finds that public employers are the top employer (by number of employees) in 51 of the 67 counties in Florida, and one of the top five employers in every single county in the state.
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Florida Missing Opportunities to Take Advantage of Federal Programs for Energy-Saving Measures

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According to this report, Florida has the potential to collect millions of dollars for energy efficiency enhancement projects already completed, or planned.
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Government Cost Savings-Legislative Update 2012

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Updated to include Governor Scott's vetos, this piece details the progress made this legislative session on the GCSTF Recommendations for FY 2012-13
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2012 Taxpayer Independence Day

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Friday, April 20, is Florida Taxpayer Independence Day 2012, as estimated by Florida TaxWatch. On that day, Floridians are finally earning money for themselves –not for the tax collector. This symbolic date assumes that every dollar earned since January 1 goes to pay federal, state, and local tax obligations.
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Economic Commentary- The Effect of High Gas Prices on the Florida Economy

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April's Economic Commentary focuses on the tangible effect of the price of gasoline on the average Florida consumer, and shows an impact on disposable income, travel, and even incoming tourists. Gas prices are still not as high as their peak in July 2008, but are on the rise again going into the summer driving season. How will this effect Florida's economic recovery?
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Ideas in Action: Deriving and Using Vital Signs for Assuring Florida Organizational Viability by Roger Kaufman Ph. D.

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Dr. Roger Kaufman opinion piece on how companies should measure their long-term viability.
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Economic Commentary- When Will Economic Growth Accelerate?

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This Economic Commentary focuses on the importance of capital investment for economic recovery, the impact of volatility on that investment, and the effect of investment on productivity. The piece concludes that the decrease in volatility in the US markets should lead to increases in investment, and faster growth.
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How Charter School Funding Compares

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"This Research Report looks at the disparities in funding levels between charter and traditional public schools, and offers suggestions on how to let the money follow the student."
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Proper Collection of Remote/Internet Sales Tax

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"Continuing ten years of research on this issue, this short piece was produced to call attention to the ""remote sales tax"" or ""e-fairness"" issue which will likely come before the Legislature again in 2013."

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Florida's economy has been growing to new heights these past years -- reaching nearly $1.5 trillion. The Q1 2025 economic forecast by Florida TaxWatch examines key trends in population growth, employment, income, GDP, and tourism, offering valuable insights for policymakers, business leaders, and taxpayers.

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