Expansion of Civil Citation Programs Statewide Would Save Money and Improve Public Safety Thursday, March 31, 2011 / Categories: Research, Corrections/Judicial Diverting juvenile offenders from the traditional juvenile justice model is paying big dividends in public safety and savings. This report shows how some counties are going about this and why others should create their own civil citation programs. Read more
A Billion Dollars and Growing: Why Prison Bonding is Tougher on Florida's Taxpayers Than on Crime Thursday, March 31, 2011 / Categories: Research, Corrections/Judicial Florida's prison population is growing while public safety is diminishing. This report outlines the reasons for this discrepancy and shows how other states are dealing with similar issues. Read more
Florida Taxpayer Independence Day 2011 Thursday, March 31, 2011 / Categories: Research, Taxes "This symbolic date assumes that every dollar earned since January 1 goes to pay federal, state, and local tax obligations. " Read more
Summary of the Florida TaxWatch April 2011 Briefing: Benefits of the Sunshine State's Investment in the Solar Renewable Energy Sector Thursday, March 31, 2011 / Categories: Research, Energy/Environment, Transportation Florida's window of opportunity to become a leader in solar and renewable energy manufacturing is rapidly closing. This briefing details the status quo and what needs to be done to make the state competitive with those states that have done more in the clean energy field. Read more
Benefits of the Sunshine State's Investment in the Solar Renewable Energy Sector Thursday, March 31, 2011 / Categories: Research, Energy/Environment, Transportation "Putting the 'sun' in Sunshine State, this report examines steps already taken in solar energy and what impact further steps would have on the Florida economic outlook. " Read more