International home purchasers play an integral role in Florida's housing market, according to this analysis of home sales. This report highlights the nations that have […]
Florida taxpayers have a reason to celebrate on Tuesday, April 22nd. The date marks Taxpayer Independence Day as estimated by Florida TaxWatch. April 22nd, 2014,
Increased demand for new home construction is evidence that Florida is continuing its strong recovery from the Great Recession, according to this report. Housing starts
This BudgetWatch report compares the FY2014-15 House and Senate budgets in each spending area, and shows the change versus the current fiscal year.
Many local governments in Florida have taken advantage of the practice of selling advertising on local transit vehicles and bus shelters, similar to the recommendations
This report shows that all economic development strategies are not created equal, and details the spillover effects of several popular economic development projects. Although each
Highlights from Governor Rick Scott’s proposed budget plan for FY 2014-15 are featured in this Budget Watch Report. The $74.20 billion spending plan is slightly
This Report, from the TaxWatch Center for Government Efficiency, highlights more than $1 billion in savings for Florida taxpayers, without reducing state-provided services. The six
This infographic shows some of the major economic statistics for Leon, Wakulla, Jefferson, and Gadsden counties. (Note: Designed to be printed on 11×17″ paper.)
According to this Briefing, progress on the organization of state-owned lands and facilities records has been made, although there is more to be done. The
Florida’s claim bill process is in need of reform. This process—by which persons can petition the legislature for payment of tort claims against government—has received
If the “Sequester” kicks in on March 1, the immediate cuts to the budget authority are $85 billion, and the Congressional Budget Office has indicated
This Briefing looks at the history of the CST in Florida, compares Florida’s rates to other states, finding that Florida is the fourth-highest state in
Some Florida cities are taking meaningful steps towards reducing their pension liabilities, according to this Report, released by Florida TaxWatch, and the LeRoy Collins Institute,
The economic modeling done in this Report, looking at the impact of investing more in Florida’s tourism industry, indicates that the Florida tourism industry reaching
Continuing a legacy that has resulted in the savings of at least $3.5 billion in Floridians’ hard-earned tax dollars over the last four years alone,
Consistent with the research and educational mission of Florida TaxWatch, the 2012 Voter Guide is the third consecutive Guide released during a statewide election cycle.
A proposed Constitutional Amendment on the November 2012 ballot would create Florida jobs, grow Florida’s Gross Domestic Product, and increase the personal income of Floridians,
The Briefing surveys the significance of public-sector employment in Florida counties by examining the ten largest employers per county, and finds that public employers are
According to this report, Florida has the potential to collect millions of dollars for energy efficiency enhancement projects already completed, or planned.
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