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Florida receives less money in federal grants to state and local governments than nearly every other state. This report examines the reasons why the Florida pays more than it gets back.
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"Many current correctional systems operate under policy decisions made decades ago, a leading factor in persistently high recidivism rates. This report shows how private sector involvement could be the key to improved inmate outcomes. "
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The Task Force provides a compilation of 125 extensively researched recommendations aimed at achieving major cost-savings and cost containment in many areas of state government.
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Florida's incarceration of children is excessively high and is actually making citizens more vulnerable. This report offers some proven paths toward improving the system.
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The timing of the oil spill could not have been worse for NW Florida retailers and this analysis shows how those retail losses cascaded through other economic sectors in the region.
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"As fossil fuels dwindle, attention turns to renewable energy sources. As this report shows, some of those clean energy sources are more popular than others. "
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"As fossil fuels dwindle, attention turns to renewable energy sources. As this report shows, some of those clean energy sources are more popular than others. "
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Jobs and tax revenues would be affected by the passage of amendment 4. Numerous other unintended consequences are analyzed in this report.
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Amendment 4 would require that voters approve changes to their local comprehensive land use plans. Some consider this a dangerous case of 'hyper-democracy.' |
"This report, written independently of Florida TaxWatch, details the salient points of each of these amendments before making recommendations. " |
"This report analyzes three of the six proposed amendments to the Florida Constitution. Those amendments focus on ad valorem tax credit for deployed military personnel, comprehensive land use plans, and revision of class size requirements for public schools. " |
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"Written independently of Florida TaxWatch, this report explains why high schools must put a premium on teaching science, technology, engineering and mathematics"
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"Facing an estimated $5 billion to $6 billion shortfall, lawmakers faced some tough decisions. This report examines sources of general revenue and their impact. "
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"Sales taxes, corporate income taxes, and medical and hospital fees are scrutinized for the revenue each is likely to provide to lawmakers."
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"Budget drivers such as Medicaid, school enrollment and voluntary pre-K are examined in this report which explores the budget shortfall facing the 2011 legislature. "
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Implementing the class Size reduction amendment has proven to be very expensive. This report details how it could get more expensive and explains measures that could lower the cost.
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"Florida currently ranks 11th nationally for solar market attractiveness. This report outlines employment opportunities in the field, federal incentives for solar investment, and looks to projected future growth."
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"A large number of projects known as 'turkeys' found their way into the state budget, despite a looming budget shortfall considered the biggest ever. "
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2010 List (excel)
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This report explains how and why competitive bidding for contracts is imperative in order to achieve the best value for Florida taxpayers on state purchases of goods and services.
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"This symbolic date (April 16) assumes that every dollar earned since January 1 goes to pay federal, state, and local tax obligations. "
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PowerPoint explores local and state tax structures and details spending and budget figures.
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"Written independently of Florida TaxWatch, this report explores whether an Inspector General can be objective if he or she is subject to removal at the pleasure of the agency head. "
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Florida faces a property insurance crisis and this report details the current situation as well as recommendations for improving the solvency of the system
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