State General Revenue Estimates Increase Again State General Revenue Estimates Increase Again CURRENT YEAR SURPLUS NOW $8.8 BILLION Thursday, August 24, 2023 / Categories: Research, Budget/Approps The August 18 General Revenue Estimating Conference (REC) increased Florida’s general revenue projections by $1.567 billion (3.6 percent) in the current budget year and $1.203 billion (2.6 percent) in FY2024-25--a two-year total of $2.770 billion. Add in the $1.084 billion that actual collections exceeded the previous estimate in the last four months of FY2022-23, and the Legislature has an additional $3.854 billion available for next state budget. The new estimate accounts for the $1 billion reduction in revenues from 2023 tax relief and other legislative changes. Read more
Fostering School Success: Unveiling the Effective Strategies of Florida's Top Principals Fostering School Success: Unveiling the Effective Strategies of Florida's Top Principals The 2023 Florida TaxWatch Educations Roundtable Discussion - Summary and Findings Tuesday, August 1, 2023 / Categories: Research, Education In May 2023, Florida TaxWatch hosted a two-hour roundtable with the latest PLA winners to discuss the philosophies, strategies, challenges, and best practices of effective principals. Read more