Preparing Florida's Students to Close the Talent Gap for an Innovation Economy Sunday, January 31, 2010 / Categories: Research, Education, Guest Columns "This report, written independently of Florida TaxWatch, explains how the Florida must make dramatic improvements in math and science education if it is to establish a solid foundation of innovation. " Read more
It's Not About the Amount of Money in the Budget. It Is About the Measurable Value Added to Florida and Floridians Sunday, January 31, 2010 / Categories: Research, Guest Columns "Written independently of Florida TaxWatch, this report goes beyond the decimal points to explain other means of evaluating the efficacy of budget items. " Read more
Five or Even Six Good Things About Florida's Economy (Presentation) Sunday, January 31, 2010 / Categories: Research, Economic Development "From higher manufacturing profits to improving business inventories, this PowerPoint presentation shows some areas doing well in an otherwise down economy. " Read more
Florida Tax Credit Scholarship: Let the evidence speak for the scholarship for low-income students Thursday, December 31, 2009 / Categories: Research, Education, Taxes "This report, written independently of Florida TaxWatch, defines this scholarship, enumerates its benefits, and explains how it relates to both high-poverty and low-poverty schools." Read more
Governor Crist Releases Optimistic $69.2 Billion Spending Plan Thursday, December 31, 2009 / Categories: Research, Budget/Approps, Taxes "Despite talk of a looming budget shortfall, the final budget of Charlie Crist's tenure as governor called for a $2.7 billion increase in spending. " Read more
Recommendations for Boosting Investment- Economic Growth- and Job Creation in Florida Thursday, December 31, 2009 / Categories: Research, Economic Development The recession is being felt more acutely in Florida than in the nation as a whole. This briefing traces its causes and shows how structural changes in the state's economy are influencing economic development as well as jobs. Read more
Higher Education Transformation: Must We Have a Crisis as a Catalyst Saturday, October 31, 2009 / Categories: Research, Education, Guest Columns "This report, written independently of Florida TaxWatch, provides case studies of how selected universities responded innovatively to a recession-induced fiscal crisis. " Read more
International Trade: A New Pillar of Florida's Economy? Saturday, October 31, 2009 / Categories: Research, Economic Development New forces that are reshaping the world economy?the presumed decline of the dollar and an emerging Brazil?could have a major influence on Florida's economic future. Read more
The Current Recession in Florida: Comparative Information and Data on the Worst Economic Downturn since the1930s Friday, July 31, 2009 / Categories: Research, Economic Development Read more
New General Revenue Estimates Reduced Slightly- Full Recovery Not Expected to Begin Until Spring 2011 Friday, July 31, 2009 / Categories: Research, Budget/Approps, Taxes Read more
Improving Accountability and Transparency in Escambia County Government Phase II Tuesday, June 30, 2009 / Categories: Research, Local Government This Special Report details how Escambia County is seeking creative solutions to dealing with the recession. Read more