Florida's FY2022-23 State Budget Florida's FY2022-23 State Budget

Florida's FY2022-23 State Budget

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Florida TaxWatch is pleased to present taxpayers with a guide to the FY2022-23 state budget, which went into effect July 1, 2022. The report includes all appropriations for the new fiscal year— the General Appropriations Act (GAA), “back-of-bill” spending, and general bills—net of the Governor’s vetoes.

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BUILT FOR SUCCESS: MANUFACTURING’S ROLE IN FLORIDA’S ECONOMY BUILT FOR SUCCESS: MANUFACTURING’S ROLE IN FLORIDA’S ECONOMY

BUILT FOR SUCCESS: MANUFACTURING’S ROLE IN FLORIDA’S ECONOMY

/ Categories: Research, Economic Development

Advancing Florida’s standing on the global stage requires a state economy conducive to innovation, capable of withstanding disruptions, and constantly cultivating talent. A robust manufacturing sector stands at the crossroads of these priorities and, as the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated, the sector’s importance cannot be understated.

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Monitoring and Oversight of General Obligation Bonds to Improve Broward County Schools: Q3 2021-22 Monitoring and Oversight of General Obligation Bonds to Improve Broward County Schools: Q3 2021-22

Monitoring and Oversight of General Obligation Bonds to Improve Broward County Schools: Q3 2021-22

SMART Program Quarterly Report Review for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2022

/ Categories: Research, Broward BOC

In early June, Florida TaxWatch received the Bond Oversight Committee Quarterly Report for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2022 (“Quarterly Report”). This report provides updated information on the implementation of the District’s SMART Program and the use of general obligation bond funds to purchase and install technology upgrades, purchase music and arts equipment, improve school safety, upgrade athletic facilities, and renovate educational facilities.

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The Economic and Fiscal Impacts of Education and Training Beyond High School in Florida The Economic and Fiscal Impacts of Education and Training Beyond High School in Florida

The Economic and Fiscal Impacts of Education and Training Beyond High School in Florida

/ Categories: Research, Education

In 2019, with the SAIL to 60 Initiative, Florida aimed for 60 percent of working-age Floridians to hold a workforce specialization, whether from a certificate, credential, training, or degree. Currently, Florida has yet to reach this goal, falling 791,000 people short, and its individual populations are working toward the goal at incomparable rates.

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