Recap of Five Good Things About Florida’s Economy Forum
Economic Development, ResearchA rebounding housing market and renewed entrepreneurial spirit are some of the positive aspects in an otherwise bleak Florida economy.
It’s Not About the Amount of Money in the Budget. It Is About the Measurable Value Added to Florida and Floridians
Guest Columns, Research“Written independently of Florida TaxWatch, this report goes beyond the decimal points to explain other means of evaluating the efficacy of budget items. “
Five or Even Six Good Things About Florida’s Economy (Presentation)
Economic Development, Research“From higher manufacturing profits to improving business inventories, this PowerPoint presentation shows some areas doing well in an otherwise down economy. “
Preparing Florida’s Students to Close the Talent Gap for an Innovation Economy
Education, Guest Columns, Research“This report, written independently of Florida TaxWatch, explains how the Florida must make dramatic improvements in math and science education if it is to establish
Recommendations for Boosting Investment- Economic Growth- and Job Creation in Florida
Economic Development, ResearchThe recession is being felt more acutely in Florida than in the nation as a whole. This briefing traces its causes and shows how structural
Governor Crist Releases Optimistic $69.2 Billion Spending Plan
Budget & Appropriations, Research, Taxes“Despite talk of a looming budget shortfall, the final budget of Charlie Crist’s tenure as governor called for a $2.7 billion increase in spending. “
Florida Tax Credit Scholarship: Let the evidence speak for the scholarship for low-income students
Education, Research, Taxes“This report, written independently of Florida TaxWatch, defines this scholarship, enumerates its benefits, and explains how it relates to both high-poverty and low-poverty schools.”
2009 Annual Report
Annual Reports, ResearchThis Florida TaxWatch publication, 2009 Annual Report, is available for download via the document link attached to this post.
International Trade: A New Pillar of Florida’s Economy?
Economic Development, ResearchNew forces that are reshaping the world economy?the presumed decline of the dollar and an emerging Brazil?could have a major influence on Florida’s economic future.
Higher Education Transformation: Must We Have a Crisis as a Catalyst
Education, Guest Columns, Research“This report, written independently of Florida TaxWatch, provides case studies of how selected universities responded innovatively to a recession-induced fiscal crisis. “
The Current Recession in Florida: Comparative Information and Data on the Worst Economic Downturn since the1930s
Economic Development, ResearchThis Florida TaxWatch publication, The Current Recession in Florida: Comparative Information and Data on the Worst Economic Downturn since the1930s, is available for download via
New General Revenue Estimates Reduced Slightly- Full Recovery Not Expected to Begin Until Spring 2011
Budget & Appropriations, Research, TaxesThis Florida TaxWatch publication, New General Revenue Estimates Reduced Slightly- Full Recovery Not Expected to Begin Until Spring 2011, is available for download via the
State Competitiveness Indexes and Rankings: What They Tell Us about Florida’s Competitiveness and Future
Economic Development, ResearchThere is no shortage of rankings by which to measure Florida against other states. This economic commentary examines several of them and shows how the
Improving Accountability and Transparency in Escambia County Government Phase II
Local Government, ResearchThis Special Report details how Escambia County is seeking creative solutions to dealing with the recession.
The 2009 Florida TaxWatch Turkey Watch Report
Budget Turkeys, Research“A relatively small number of projects known as ‘turkeys’ found their way into the state budget, this year, possibly because of a severe shortfall of
Florida Taxpayer Independence Day 2009! Independence Comes Four Days Earlier Than Last Year
Research, Taxes“This symbolic date (April 19) assumes that every dollar earned since January 1 goes to pay federal, state, and local tax obligations. “
How to Make Streamlined Sales Tax Legislation Revenue Neutral
Research, Taxes“Florida’s ‘bricks and mortar’ businesses are at a competitive disadvantage with internet marketers due to the fact they, unlike their online competitors, must charge sales
Establishing a Retirement Visa Would Help Revive Florida’s Vital Real Estate Industry
Research, Retirement“Given the slumping real estate market, this special report proposes the creation of a retirement visa, which would allow foreign retirees to spend their later
Florida Must Be Careful Not to Regulate or Tax the Hospitality Industry Out of Existence
Guest Columns, Research“With the premise that Florida’s hospitality industry is in danger of being taxed to unprofitability, this report, written independently of Florida TaxWatch, stresses the need
