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
Florida TaxWatch Center for Educational Performance and Accountability Public Education Capital Outlay Saturday, April 30, 2011 / Categories: Research, Education This report shows how Florida's system of funding the capital outlays of educational facilities is complex and subject to fluctuation by circumstances unrelated to need. Read more
Expansion of Civil Citation Programs Statewide Would Save Money and Improve Public Safety Thursday, March 31, 2011 / Categories: Research, Corrections/Judicial Diverting juvenile offenders from the traditional juvenile justice model is paying big dividends in public safety and savings. This report shows how some counties are going about this and why others should create their own civil citation programs. Read more
A Billion Dollars and Growing: Why Prison Bonding is Tougher on Florida's Taxpayers Than on Crime Thursday, March 31, 2011 / Categories: Research, Corrections/Judicial Florida's prison population is growing while public safety is diminishing. This report outlines the reasons for this discrepancy and shows how other states are dealing with similar issues. Read more
Florida Taxpayer Independence Day 2011 Thursday, March 31, 2011 / Categories: Research, Taxes "This symbolic date assumes that every dollar earned since January 1 goes to pay federal, state, and local tax obligations. " Read more
Florida Taxpayers Spend Millions Annually on Communications and Legislative Affairs Staff in State Agencies Thursday, March 31, 2011 / Categories: Research This report delves into the salary structure and varied job titles of communications workers and legislative affairs employees. Read more