County by County Data (an interactive webpage)
Local Government, ResearchThe “Download” link below will take you to an interactive page offering a county by county breakdown showing wide range of data relating to population, […]
Economic Commentary: Florida’s Business Incubators
Economic Development, Research“This Economic Commentary examines the state’s wide range of business incubators, which are designed to provide small companies with business support during their formative stages.
Report and Recommendations of the Florida TaxWatch Government Cost Savings Task Force for Fiscal Year 2012-13
Cost Savings, ResearchThe Task Force provides a compilation of 135 extensively researched recommendations aimed at achieving major cost-savings and cost containment in many areas of state government.
Economic Commentary: Florida’s Universities and Technology Transfer
Economic Development, Education, Research“From Gatorade to the chemotherapy drug Taxol, some of the nation’s most recognizable inventions are from Florida’s University system. This report shows how the process
Roadmap to Sustainable Government Transformation: Why Government Transformation Efforts Often Fail and How to Fix It
Guest Columns, Research“This report, written independently of Florida TaxWatch, outlines the critical elements and a strategic roadmap to achieve sustainable government transformation. “
Analysis of Unreserved Funds- Debt- and Property Utilization in Palm Beach County
Local Government, Research“Specific areas of Palm Beach County government and the management of taxpayer dollars are the focus of this report. Also noted, are significant opportunities for
Ideas in Action: Increasing the Quality of VPK
Education, Guest Columns, Research“This report, written independently of Florida TaxWatch, defines the necessity of improving the state’s voluntary pre-K program. Weaknesses in the current programs are scrutinized and
Continuous Process Improvement:’ Reducing the Costs of Doing Business in Florida by Creating ‘World Class’ Regulatory Processes
Economic Development, Research“This report explores the wide-ranging ramifications of regulations: We need the protection they provide, but the costs of such regulations could restrict business development. “
Economic Commentary: Florida Retains ‘AAA’ Rating while Outlook Improves to ‘Stable’- Despite U.S. Downgrade
Economic Development, ResearchThis commentary shows how Florida fared relative to the rest of the nation after the Standard & Poors downgrade of the U.S credit rating.
Estimated Job Growth in Florida Previous recoveries offer clues for next12 months -150-000 jobs estimate
Economic Development, ResearchThe past is indeed prologue when it comes to forecasting Florida’s economic outlook. This report shows how past recessions hint at how the recovery is
Manufacturing: An Economic Driver for Jobs and Florida’s Future
Economic Development, Research“Citrus and beaches define Florida’s image, but manufacturing must play a major role to ease Florida’s move into the global economy. This report examines barriers
Economic Commentary: Florida and the Financial Situation in Europe
Economic Development, Research“As this commentary shows us, reverberations from the volatile economies of the Euro Zone could have a chilling effect on some of Florida’s most precious
Economic Commentary: Florida’s Business Cycle
Economic Development, Research“For more than a decade, Florida’s economy has marched to a different tune than the U.S. economy. This commentary explains why that’s the case and
Economic Commentary: U.S. Dollar Index at 3-Year Low
Economic Development, ResearchThis commentary compares the value of the U.S. dollar with the currencies of our primary trading partners. Recent years have shown considerable fluctuation.
2011-12 Florida TaxWatch Turkey List by County
Budget Turkeys, Research2011 list sorted by county (excel)
2011-12 Florida TaxWatch Turkey (with Governor’s vetoes noted)
Budget Turkeys, ResearchThis Florida TaxWatch publication, 2011-12 Florida TaxWatch Turkey (with Governor’s vetoes noted), is available for download via the document link attached to this post.
Florida TaxWatch Center for Educational Performance and Accountability Public Education Capital Outlay
Education, ResearchThis report shows how Florida’s system of funding the capital outlays of educational facilities is complex and subject to fluctuation by circumstances unrelated to need.
The 2011 Florida TaxWatch Turkey Watch Report
Budget Turkeys, Research“Despite this being a tight budget year, a large number of projects known as ‘turkeys’ found their way into the state budget. “
Benefits of the Sunshine State’s Investment in the Solar Renewable Energy Sector
Energy & Environment, Research, 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
