College Behind Bars
BlogGiving prison “dorms” a whole new meaning.
Budget Watch – Analyzing the Governor’s FY2018 Budget Recommendations
Budget & Appropriations, Budget Turkeys, Research, TaxesGovernor Rick Scott recently released his $83.474 billion proposed budget, which will be considered by the Legislature as it crafts the state’s new spending plan.
Florida’s 2016 Job Growth Shows Continued Success
Press ReleasesFlorida’s job growth in 2016 has brought the state’s employment numbers to an all-time high, according to a new report released today by Florida TaxWatch, the state’s premier nonpartisan, nonprofit government watchdog.
2016 Jobs in Florida: Year in Review
ResearchWith an addition of 257,000 jobs in 2016, Florida continues to rise from the Great Recession. Over the past year, nearly all of Florida’s major industries have seen employment gains, and the unemployment rate has fallen to 4.8.
Florida TaxWatch Applauds Reduction of Business Rent Tax in Governor’s Proposed Tax Cuts
Press ReleasesFlorida TaxWatch is pleased that the Governor Scott has heeded the recommendations of our research to include a 25 percent reduction (1.5 points) in the business rent tax (BRT), saving Florida businesses more than $454 million a year. As the only state in the union with a tax on commercial leases, Florida is at a clear competitive disadvantage with other states.
Criminal Justice: Policy In Progress
BlogWith the 2017 Legislative Session drawing closer, it is important to identify topics and bills and that have gained significant traction in recent years but haven’t come to fruition.
Latest Florida TaxWatch Budget Watch Highlights Increased Revenue Estimates, Shortfall Still Looms
Press ReleasesTALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The latest General Revenue forecast paints a slightly less gloomy picture than previous projections, as highlighted by the December edition of the
Budget Watch – Revenue Estimates Increased Slightly, Shortfall Looms
Budget & Appropriations, Research, Taxpayer GuideLawmakers received a small measure of positive fiscal news from state economists this week. The General Revenue (GR) Estimating Conference met on December 12, 2016 and increased its revenue forecast by $119.3 million in the current year (FY2016-17) and by $22.6 million for the next budget year (FY2017-18).
How Attractive is Florida’s Business Tax Climate?
BlogLike beauty, the attractiveness of a state’s business climate is in the eye of the beholder. There are many measures of states’ tax and business climates.
Budget Watch – The Zika Virus Will Place Additional Strain on the Next State Budget
Budget & Appropriations, Energy & Environment, Research, TourismIn addition to the serious public health risk for Floridians, the Zika virus is also creating risk for the already tight state budget outlook for next year.
