“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. “
“Sales taxes, corporate income taxes, and medical and hospital fees are scrutinized for the revenue each is likely to provide to lawmakers.”
“Facing an estimated $5 billion to $6 billion shortfall, lawmakers faced some tough decisions. This report examines sources of general revenue and their impact. “
“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
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
“A large number of projects known as ‘turkeys’ found their way into the state budget, despite a looming budget shortfall considered the biggest ever. “
The Florida TaxWatch Center for Educational Performance and Accountability (CEPA) stresses the need for reform in education through the legislative process.
Florida faces a property insurance crisis and this report details the current situation as well as recommendations for improving the solvency of the system
“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
“With the premise that congress is ‘spending without thought of tomorrow’ this report, written independently of Florida TaxWatch, makes the case for a constitutional amendment
PowerPoint explores local and state tax structures and details spending and budget figures.
“This symbolic date (April 16) assumes that every dollar earned since January 1 goes to pay federal, state, and local tax obligations. “
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
“Due to the record level of unemployment, the state Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund has been paying out more for unemployment benefits than what it has
“Newer generations of analytical and empirical methods for assessing economic and fiscal impacts are being developed, tested and refined. “
“With the premise that the best-intentioned policies can be harmful, this report, written independently of Florida TaxWatch, delves into both the benefits and negative aspects
The Task Force provides a compilation of 88 extensively researched recommendations that could help the state save more than $3 billion in the first year
This briefing outlines how expansion of the duties of Inspector General will help ensure that the state’s internal audit capability will identify ways of improving
Civil legal aid programs in Florida provide a broad array of legal services to Floridians who cannot afford to pay for legal representation. This report
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