Economic and Caseload Estimating Conferences Provide More Information for Next Year's Budget Shortfall Forecast Saturday, July 31, 2010 / Categories: Research, Budget/Approps, Taxes "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. " Read more
Amendment 8 is the Right Investment for Florida: Evidence Shows Modifying the Class Size Reduction Amendment Will Save Billions for Florida Taxpayers Wednesday, June 30, 2010 / Categories: Research, Education 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. Read more
Florida TaxWatch Presentation: Preliminary Findings on the Economic Impact of Solar Energy in Florida Wednesday, June 30, 2010 / Categories: Research, Energy & Environment, Transportation "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." Read more
The 2010 Florida TaxWatch Turkey Watch Report Friday, April 30, 2010 / Categories: Research, Budget Turkeys "A large number of projects known as 'turkeys' found their way into the state budget, despite a looming budget shortfall considered the biggest ever. " Read more
2010-11 Florida TaxWatch Turkey List Friday, April 30, 2010 / Categories: Research, Budget Turkeys 2010 List (excel) Read more
The People First Contract Reassignment Florida should renegotiate to enhance taxpayer value before consenting to assignment Wednesday, March 31, 2010 / Categories: Research, Cost Savings This report explains how and why competitive bidding for contracts is imperative in order to achieve the best value for Florida taxpayers on state purchases of goods and services. Read more
Florida Taxpayer Independence Day 2010! Independence Comes Five Days Later Than Last Year Wednesday, March 31, 2010 / Categories: Research, Taxes "This symbolic date (April 16) assumes that every dollar earned since January 1 goes to pay federal, state, and local tax obligations. " Read more
Florida Taxation and Budgeting Workshop (presentation by Director of Tax Research Kurt Wenner) Wednesday, March 31, 2010 / Categories: Research, Taxes PowerPoint explores local and state tax structures and details spending and budget figures. Read more
Federal Debt and Florida's Future Wednesday, March 31, 2010 / Categories: Research, Guest Columns "With the premise that congress is 'spending without thought of tomorrow' this report, written independently of Florida TaxWatch, makes the case for a constitutional amendment mandating a balanced federal budget. " Read more
How Independent Are Florida Inspectors General? Wednesday, March 31, 2010 / Categories: Research, Cost Savings "Written independently of Florida TaxWatch, this report explores whether an Inspector General can be objective if he or she is subject to removal at the pleasure of the agency head. " Read more
Florida's Financial Exposure from Its Self-Insurance Programs: The Citizens Property Insurance Corporation and the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund Wednesday, March 31, 2010 / Categories: Research, Insurance Florida faces a property insurance crisis and this report details the current situation as well as recommendations for improving the solvency of the system Read more
2010 Legislative Briefing: Education Personnel Reforms Wednesday, March 31, 2010 / Categories: Research, Education The Florida TaxWatch Center for Educational Performance and Accountability (CEPA) stresses the need for reform in education through the legislative process. Read more