The TaxWatch Research Archives

Fighting Crime With...Tech Recycling?

Wednesday, February 1, 2017 / Categories: Blog

Recognizing a serious problem, one company created a partnership with law enforcement to help address a common crime.

Speaker Corcoran's New Rules Spotlight Budget Turkeys

Wednesday, January 25, 2017 / Categories: Blog

The new Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives wants to shake things up. Richard Corcoran began his new role with a bang, bringing forward new House rules that include changes aimed at limiting the influence of lobbyists on the legislative process.

Hurricane Sales Tax Holiday Critical for the 2017 Season

Monday, January 23, 2017 / Categories: Blog

The holiday was put on the back burner the last two years, but then Hermine and Matthew rolled in.

The 2016 Quality Counts Rankings Put Florida in Context

Friday, January 20, 2017 / Categories: Blog

For 2016, Florida received an overall score of 72.4 points, a grade of C-, and an overall rank of 30th.

St Pete Eyes a Renewable Future

Wednesday, January 18, 2017 / Categories: Blog

St. Petersburg has committed to a cutting edge plan to become the first city in Florida to garner all its energy from renewable resources.

Keeping Cigars in the Cigar City

Wednesday, January 18, 2017 / Categories: Op-Eds

Politicians talk repeatedly about doing things to help create jobs. But, sometimes, doing nothing is the best option. We hope that newly-elected lawmakers understand that less government intrusion is often the key to keeping the American Dream alive.

$210.5m is One Hard Pill to Swallow

Thursday, January 12, 2017 / Categories: Blog

State corrections wish a spoonful of sugar would help this medicine’s price go down.

Corrections in Context

Tuesday, January 10, 2017 / Categories: Research, Corrections/Judicial

To identify areas in need of improvement, this report is a longitudinal analysis of the state’s sentencing, incarceration, prisoner, and correctional budget histories.

Lack of a Seminole Gaming Compact Proving Very Costly to Florida

Tuesday, January 10, 2017 / Categories: Blog

The Legislature did not ratify a new Seminole Gaming Compact last session and as a result, the state has already lost nearly $250 million and could lose out on another $2 billion over the next seven years.

Criminal Justice: Policy In Progress

Friday, January 6, 2017 / Categories: Blog

With the 2017 Legislative Session drawing closer, it is important to identify topics and bills and that have gained significant traction in recent years but haven’t come to fruition.

In Tight Budget Year, Lawmakers Must Commit to Government Efficiency

Thursday, January 5, 2017 / Categories: Op-Eds

As the next legislative session approaches, Florida lawmakers face an uphill battle in funding critical government services while trying to sustain the state’s economic success.

The "He-Said, She-Said" of Medicaid Managed Care

Tuesday, January 3, 2017 / Categories: Blog

The Senate Appropriation Subcommittee on Health and Human Services learned just how expensive getting old is, particularly when nursing home care is required.