The Potential Impacts of New Tariffs on Florida’s Economy

As the cost of production goes up for almost all commodities, the burden of this increase will fall on Florida consumers. Higher construction costs can increase the price of a typical house built by Florida developers by $10,000. An increase in the cost of production in the automobile industry will lead to an increase in the price of a car, by at least $6,000 - $7,000. Florida ranks fifth among the U.S. in grocery costs. An average Floridian's weekly grocery bill is expected to increase by 10 to 15 percent as a result of imposed tariffs.

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An analysis of the transparency and accountability of the budget process

2025 Budget Turkey Watch Report

Florida TaxWatch’s 2025 Budget Turkey Watch Report delivers an independent, line-by-line review of Florida’s conference budget worth $115.1 billion. It identifies 238 appropriations totaling over $413 million that bypassed established vetting procedures or public scrutiny—designating them as “Budget Turkeys”—and flags an additional $799.5 million in member projects that merit heightened executive review.

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The Census Undercount’s Toll on Florida Roads

In 2020, Florida was one of six states with a statistically significant census undercount. Florida failed to count 3.48 percent of its total population (750,000 residents). The census count is used to apportion legislative seats and allocate federal funding. Florida’s census undercount cost the state at least one—potentially two—congressional seats and up to $21 billion in federal funding through the end of the decade.

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2024-2030

Florida Economic Forecast: Q1 2025

Florida's economy has been growing to new heights these past years—reaching nearly $1.5 trillion. The Q1 2025 economic forecast by Florida TaxWatch examines key trends in population growth, employment, income, GDP, and tourism, offering valuable insights for policymakers, business leaders, and taxpayers.

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Florida is a National Leader Among the States Looked to for Best Practices in Compassionate Care

Hospice and Palliative Care

Florida's aging population is driving sustained demand for cost-effective, patient-centered care across the continuum.

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Extended Session Edition - Includes Final Budget, Tax Package, and Vetoes

Florida TaxWatch 2025 Legislative Session Wrap-Up

Florida TaxWatch's 2025 Legislative Session Wrap-up Report provides a comprehensive analysis of Florida's extended legislative session that concluded June 16 with a $115.1 billion budget and $2.0 billion tax package.

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The Census Undercount Limits Florida’s Political Influence

The Census Undercount Hurts Florida’s Political Influence demonstrates that the 2020 Census missed about 750,000 Floridians — 3.48 % of the population.

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How Childcare Costs Impact Florida’s Economy

Throughout Florida, there are approximately 1.28 million children under the age of six, according to U.S. Census Bureau data. About 69.1 percent (883,085 children) had two parents participating in Florida’s workforce, while 285,097 children (22.3 percent) had only one parent in the labor force, and more than 109,000 children (8.6 percent) had no parents in the labor force.

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The Potential Impacts of New Tariffs on Florida’s Economy

As the cost of production goes up for almost all commodities, the burden of this increase will fall on Florida consumers. Higher construction costs can increase the price of a typical house built by Florida developers by $10,000. An increase in the cost of production in the automobile industry will lead to an increase in the price of a car, by at least $6,000 - $7,000. Florida ranks fifth among the U.S. in grocery costs. An average Floridian's weekly grocery bill is expected to increase by 10 to 15 percent as a result of imposed tariffs.

Download the Full Report
An analysis of the transparency and accountability of the budget process

2025 Budget Turkey Watch Report

Florida TaxWatch’s 2025 Budget Turkey Watch Report delivers an independent, line-by-line review of Florida’s conference budget worth $115.1 billion. It identifies 238 appropriations totaling over $413 million that bypassed established vetting procedures or public scrutiny—designating them as “Budget Turkeys”—and flags an additional $799.5 million in member projects that merit heightened executive review.

Download the Full Report

The Census Undercount’s Toll on Florida Roads

In 2020, Florida was one of six states with a statistically significant census undercount. Florida failed to count 3.48 percent of its total population (750,000 residents). The census count is used to apportion legislative seats and allocate federal funding. Florida’s census undercount cost the state at least one—potentially two—congressional seats and up to $21 billion in federal funding through the end of the decade.

Download the Full Report
2024-2030

Florida Economic Forecast: Q1 2025

Florida's economy has been growing to new heights these past years—reaching nearly $1.5 trillion. The Q1 2025 economic forecast by Florida TaxWatch examines key trends in population growth, employment, income, GDP, and tourism, offering valuable insights for policymakers, business leaders, and taxpayers.

Download the Full Report
Florida is a National Leader Among the States Looked to for Best Practices in Compassionate Care

Hospice and Palliative Care

Florida's aging population is driving sustained demand for cost-effective, patient-centered care across the continuum.

Download the Full Report
Extended Session Edition - Includes Final Budget, Tax Package, and Vetoes

Florida TaxWatch 2025 Legislative Session Wrap-Up

Florida TaxWatch's 2025 Legislative Session Wrap-up Report provides a comprehensive analysis of Florida's extended legislative session that concluded June 16 with a $115.1 billion budget and $2.0 billion tax package.

Download the Full Report

The Census Undercount Limits Florida’s Political Influence

The Census Undercount Hurts Florida’s Political Influence demonstrates that the 2020 Census missed about 750,000 Floridians — 3.48 % of the population.

Download the Full Report Florida TaxWatch Census Institute

How Childcare Costs Impact Florida’s Economy

Throughout Florida, there are approximately 1.28 million children under the age of six, according to U.S. Census Bureau data. About 69.1 percent (883,085 children) had two parents participating in Florida’s workforce, while 285,097 children (22.3 percent) had only one parent in the labor force, and more than 109,000 children (8.6 percent) had no parents in the labor force.

Download the Full Report

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