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2015 How Florida Compares - Education

Monday, August 31, 2015 / Categories: Research, Budget/Approps, Education, Taxpayer Guide

This annual publication takes a look at how Florida stacks up to the nation in terms of educational enrollment, outcomes, and investment.

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Sunday, August 30, 2015 / Categories: Research, Education

More than just boasting and claiming bragging rights, success on the field can actually affect a school’s academic standing off the field. Studies have shown that a school’s successful athletic program can have a positive impact on a university’s exposure, attracting students to the university, as well as increasing application, retention, and graduation rates.

Broward Schools SMART Program - Recommended Best Practices Report

Sunday, August 30, 2015 / Categories: Research, Local Government, Broward BOC

Presented to the Bond Oversight Committee on August 31, 2015, this report details the best practices of successful bond oversight committees across the country. If implemented, the recommended best practices will ensure that the Committee is held to a hig

Moving Telehealth Forward: The High Costs of Paying Later

Monday, August 24, 2015 / Categories: Research, Cost Savings, Health Care

This report, the third in the last two years on the subject from TaxWatch, looks at the next steps for policy changes in Florida, and compares Florida's policies with those of California, Texas, and New York.

Budget Watch - General Revenue Forecast for FY 2016-17

Wednesday, August 19, 2015 / Categories: Research, Taxpayer Guide

State economists predict lawmakers will have $657.5 million more than previously anticipated for the next state budget. The latest General Revenue (GR) forecast shows the state's GR fund is expected to reach $31.6 billion for the 2016-17 budget year. The growing available funds mean recurring revenues exceed current recurring expenses by $1.6 billion.

Budget Watch - Pocket Guide to FY2015-16 Budget

Friday, August 14, 2015 / Categories: Research, Budget/Approps, Taxpayer Guide

Florida TaxWatch is pleased to present taxpayers with a guide to the FY2015-16 state budget, which went into effect July 1, 2015. We hope this annual budget pocket guide gives you the information you need to better understand where and how your hard-earned tax dollars are being spent.

2015 How Florida Compares - Education

Trophies and Transcripts

Broward Schools SMART Program - Recommended Best Practices Report

Moving Telehealth Forward: The High Costs of Paying Later

Budget Watch - General Revenue Forecast for FY 2016-17

Budget Watch - Pocket Guide to FY2015-16 Budget

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