One Giant Leap: The Economic Rebound of the Space Coast
BlogThe Space Coast of Florida was once the center of the universe; however, since the historic mission fifty years ago, the region has gone through significant change.
Budget Watch – The Whole Story of State Spending
Budget & Appropriations, ResearchThe 2018 Legislature passed a $88.727 billion state budget—the General Appropriations Act (GAA)—which recently took effect on July 1. But that doesn’t tell the whole story of what was spent by lawmakers last session. While the GAA price tag gets all the publicity, other appropriations can go largely unnoticed.
High Failure Rates Among Nursing Students Indicated Need for a Cure
Health Care, ResearchPrevious legislation to expand nursing programs and alleviate Florida’s nursing shortage has had unintended consequences, finds the latest Economic Commentary.
Hurricane Sales Tax Holiday Critical for the 2017 Season
BlogThe holiday was put on the back burner the last two years, but then Hermine and Matthew rolled in.
St Pete Eyes a Renewable Future
BlogSt. Petersburg has committed to a cutting edge plan to become the first city in Florida to garner all its energy from renewable resources.
Mid-Year Jobs Report: Florida Beating Pre-Recession Job Growth, On Path Of Sustained Economic Success
Press ReleasesAfter a debilitating recession from 2007 to 2009 that cost thousands of people their jobs, Florida is again among the national leaders in job creation at the halfway mark of 2016, according to the latest Economic Commentary by Florida TaxWatch.
2015-16 Government Efficiency Task Force Report
Cost Savings, ResearchPursuant to Article III, section 19(i) of the Florida Constitution, the Government Efficiency Task Force (“Task Force”) is pleased to submit its final recommendations to the Governor, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, the Chair and Vice Chair of the Legislative Budget Commission. The enclosed report includes 29 recommendations which, if implemented, will significantly improve the efficiency of government operations and will reduce the costs of government by more than $2 billion annually.
