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The Florida TaxWatch Research Blog is a forum where our research staff can address topics and issues in a short format.
Fiscal Year 2021: Florida Reduces Debt Ratio
Fiscally, Florida is in good condition. This is also true of the state’s debt position. FY 2020-21 marks the eighth consecutive year with a debt ratio below the 6 percent target.
Dominic Calabro: ‘Hurricane tax’ — wrong idea at the wrong time for Florida homeowners
‘Hardworking Americans at any income level will pay higher insurance premiums.’
Debate in Public Schools
How can scholastic debate and the business community work together to drive Florida’s students forward? One option is to look at existing programs, like the Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) Debate Initiative, which now boasts approximately 15,000 students in every high school and learning center, every middle school, and in more than 100 elementary schools. The Initiative is a partnership between BCPS and local businesses, whose sponsorships and donations are critical in supporting debate opportunities for BCPS students.
Tony Carvajal, Jonathan Guarine: Congress fails to learn lessons from bad policy
Florida taxpayers should start to pay attention to a debate that is playing out behind the scenes in the halls of Congress and would have a very real effect on Floridians.
The 2021 B-T-S Sales Tax Holiday is here
Folks, the school year is right upon us. We are all about to get back into bus stop routines, bus stop traffic, haircuts, new shoes, and the ubiquitous school supplies. Luckily, thanks to a now-routine annual ritual, next week starts 10 days of many of those things being exempt from sales taxes.
Did Florida Undercount in the 2020 Census, Potentially Missing Out on Federal Dollars?
The 2020 Census is finally over, capping off a historic effort to accurately count every person in the United States during a pandemic. A few interesting stories emerge from the latest enumeration of the nation, such as the growing population shift to the South and New York losing a congressional House seat by only 89 people. Although Florida was one of the so-called “winners” in the current census because it secured an additional seat in Congress, the result was not as spectacular as expected.
What is Inflation and How Does it Affect Taxpayers?
To many people, the word “inflation” conjures up distant memories to some obscure high school economics class rather than offer some deep insight into the inter-workings of the economy. The topic appears mysterious in nature (understandably so), known by few outside of economics circles. Read more.
What is a K-Shaped Recovery and Why It Matters
As the federal government continues to negotiate another round of fiscal stimulus, chances are you have heard the term “K-shaped recovery” thrown around. The issue became a common talking point during last year’s presidential election as some candidates discussed their plans to heal the economy. But what exactly is a K-shaped recovery and what does it have to do with the economy?
It Is Time to Overhaul the State Procurement System
Florida taxpayers must hold state government accountable for making smart business decisions and conducting the high-level planning and project management necessary to ensure success and minimize the risk to the state.
