Manufacturing: An Economic Driver for Jobs and Florida's Future Sunday, July 31, 2011 / Categories: Research, Economic Development "Citrus and beaches define Florida's image, but manufacturing must play a major role to ease Florida's move into the global economy. This report examines barriers to manufacturing growth and recommends changes to the state's economic development policy. " Read more
Estimated Job Growth in Florida Previous recoveries offer clues for next12 months -150-000 jobs estimate Sunday, July 31, 2011 / Categories: Research, Economic Development The past is indeed prologue when it comes to forecasting Florida's economic outlook. This report shows how past recessions hint at how the recovery is likely to play out. Read more
Economic Commentary: Florida Retains 'AAA' Rating while Outlook Improves to 'Stable'- Despite U.S. Downgrade Sunday, July 31, 2011 / Categories: Research, Economic Development This commentary shows how Florida fared relative to the rest of the nation after the Standard & Poors downgrade of the U.S credit rating. Read more
Continuous Process Improvement:' Reducing the Costs of Doing Business in Florida by Creating 'World Class' Regulatory Processes Sunday, July 31, 2011 / Categories: Research, Economic Development "This report explores the wide-ranging ramifications of regulations: We need the protection they provide, but the costs of such regulations could restrict business development. " Read more
Ideas in Action: Increasing the Quality of VPK Sunday, July 31, 2011 / Categories: Research, Education, Guest Columns "This report, written independently of Florida TaxWatch, defines the necessity of improving the state's voluntary pre-K program. Weaknesses in the current programs are scrutinized and solutions are proposed. " Read more
Economic Commentary: Florida and the Financial Situation in Europe Thursday, June 30, 2011 / Categories: Research, Economic Development "As this commentary shows us, reverberations from the volatile economies of the Euro Zone could have a chilling effect on some of Florida's most precious commodities. " Read more
Economic Commentary: Florida's Business Cycle Tuesday, May 31, 2011 / Categories: Research, Economic Development "For more than a decade, Florida's economy has marched to a different tune than the U.S. economy. This commentary explains why that's the case and what it means for the future. " Read more
Economic Commentary: U.S. Dollar Index at 3-Year Low Saturday, April 30, 2011 / Categories: Research, Economic Development This commentary compares the value of the U.S. dollar with the currencies of our primary trading partners. Recent years have shown considerable fluctuation. Read more
2011-12 Florida TaxWatch Turkey List by County Saturday, April 30, 2011 / Categories: Research, Budget Turkeys 2011 list sorted by county (excel) Read more
2011-12 Florida TaxWatch Turkey List Saturday, April 30, 2011 / Categories: Research, Budget Turkeys 2011 list (excel) Read more
The 2011 Florida TaxWatch Turkey Watch Report Saturday, April 30, 2011 / Categories: Research, Budget Turkeys "Despite this being a tight budget year, a large number of projects known as 'turkeys' found their way into the state budget. " Read more
2011-12 Florida TaxWatch Turkey (with Governor's vetoes noted) Saturday, April 30, 2011 / Categories: Research, Budget Turkeys Read more