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"This report, written independently of Florida TaxWatch, makes the case for policy that will rein in spending while promoting economic growth and incentivizing job creation in the private sector. "
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Jobs and tax revenues would be affected by the passage of amendment 4. Numerous other unintended consequences are analyzed in this report.
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Amendment 4 would require that voters approve changes to their local comprehensive land use plans. Some consider this a dangerous case of 'hyper-democracy.' |
"This report, written independently of Florida TaxWatch, details the salient points of each of these amendments before making recommendations. " |
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Each candidate elaborates on their educational philosophy on issues ranging from accountability to curriculum to merit pay for teachers.
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"This report analyzes three of the six proposed amendments to the Florida Constitution. Those amendments focus on ad valorem tax credit for deployed military personnel, comprehensive land use plans, and revision of class size requirements for public schools. " |
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"Written independently of Florida TaxWatch, this report explains why high schools must put a premium on teaching science, technology, engineering and mathematics"
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"Facing an estimated $5 billion to $6 billion shortfall, lawmakers faced some tough decisions. This report examines sources of general revenue and their impact. "
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"Sales taxes, corporate income taxes, and medical and hospital fees are scrutinized for the revenue each is likely to provide to lawmakers."
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"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. "
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Implementing the class Size reduction amendment has proven to be very expensive. This report details how it could get more expensive and explains measures that could lower the cost.
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"Florida currently ranks 11th nationally for solar market attractiveness. This report outlines employment opportunities in the field, federal incentives for solar investment, and looks to projected future growth."
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