The TaxWatch Research Archives

Governor's Transition Decision Handbook

Tuesday, November 30, 2010 / Categories: Research

A virtual handbook for 'How-to-be-a-Governor' this publication details key issues facing the state's chief executive and includes advice from former governors as well as their key aides.

Analysis of the Impact on Retail Sales in NW Florida from the Gulf Oil Spill

Tuesday, November 30, 2010 / Categories: Research, Economic Development

The timing of the oil spill could not have been worse for NW Florida retailers and this analysis shows how those retail losses cascaded through other economic sectors in the region.

Presentation: the Florida Statewide Survey on Renewable Energy

Sunday, October 31, 2010 / Categories: Research, Energy & Environment, Transportation

"As fossil fuels dwindle, attention turns to renewable energy sources. As this report shows, some of those clean energy sources are more popular than others. "

Florida Statewide Survey on Renewable Energy

Sunday, October 31, 2010 / Categories: Research, Energy & Environment, Transportation

"As fossil fuels dwindle, attention turns to renewable energy sources. As this report shows, some of those clean energy sources are more popular than others. "

2010 Annual Report

Sunday, October 31, 2010 / Categories: Research, Annual Reports

What if Government Ran Like a Business? The 2007 Solution

Thursday, September 30, 2010 / Categories: Research, Guest Columns

"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. "

Land Use Planning by Referendum: The Economic Consequences of Amendment 4

Thursday, September 30, 2010 / Categories: Research, Retirement

Jobs and tax revenues would be affected by the passage of amendment 4. Numerous other unintended consequences are analyzed in this report.

In Addition to Devastating Impacts on the Economy and Jobs- Amendment 4 Will Increase Costs to Taxpayers through Added Elections and Increased Litigation Against Local Governments

Thursday, September 30, 2010 / Categories: Research, Energy & Environment, Transportation, Voter Guides

Amendment 4 would require that voters approve changes to their local comprehensive land use plans. Some consider this a dangerous case of 'hyper-democracy.'

Amendments 5 & 6 Deserve Voter Scrutiny

Thursday, September 30, 2010 / Categories: Research, Guest Columns, Voter Guides

"This report, written independently of Florida TaxWatch, details the salient points of each of these amendments before making recommendations. "

Florida's Next Governor's Views on Education: A Side-by-Side Comparison of Gubernatorial Candidates Rick Scott and Alex Sink

Thursday, September 30, 2010 / Categories: Research, Archive/Pre-2000

Each candidate elaborates on their educational philosophy on issues ranging from accountability to curriculum to merit pay for teachers.

Voter Guide to the Proposed Constitutional Amendments on the November 2- 2010 Ballot

Tuesday, August 31, 2010 / Categories: Research, Voter Guides

"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. "

Ensuring that Florida's university-bound high school graduates are STEM programs-ready

Tuesday, August 31, 2010 / Categories: Research, Education, Guest Columns

"Written independently of Florida TaxWatch, this report explains why high schools must put a premium on teaching science, technology, engineering and mathematics"