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
State Competitiveness Indexes and Rankings: What They Tell Us about Florida's Competitiveness and Future Tuesday, June 30, 2009 / Categories: Research, Economic Development There is no shortage of rankings by which to measure Florida against other states. This economic commentary examines several of them and shows how the Sunshine state measures up to the competition. Read more
The 2009 Florida TaxWatch Turkey Watch Report Thursday, April 30, 2009 / Categories: Research, Budget Turkeys "A relatively small number of projects known as 'turkeys' found their way into the state budget, this year, possibly because of a severe shortfall of available funds. " Read more
The 2009 Turkey List (spreadsheet) Thursday, April 30, 2009 / Categories: Research, Budget Turkeys 2009 List (excel) Read more
Florida Taxpayer Independence Day 2009! Independence Comes Four Days Earlier Than Last Year Tuesday, March 31, 2009 / Categories: Research, Taxes "This symbolic date (April 19) assumes that every dollar earned since January 1 goes to pay federal, state, and local tax obligations. " Read more
How to Make Streamlined Sales Tax Legislation Revenue Neutral Tuesday, March 31, 2009 / Categories: Research, Taxes "Florida's 'bricks and mortar' businesses are at a competitive disadvantage with internet marketers due to the fact they, unlike their online competitors, must charge sales tax. This report considers ways of making up that difference with minimal impact to the taxpayer. " Read more