While Florida’s $30 billion investment in smaller class sizes has not resulted in increased achievement for public school students, smaller schools promise a variety of […]
The 2014 Florida TaxWatch Annual Report: Bridging the Gap Between Taxpayers and Their Government
November marks the beginning of the holiday season and the start of retailers’ busiest days of the year. This year, Florida holiday sales are expected
Florida retailers are expected to exceed 2013 holiday sales this year, according to this report; however, increased consumer spending may not benefit Florida retailers like
Floridians have another reason to be thankful this holiday season: Florida is not one of the 14 states in the nation that tax groceries. While
Florida lawmakers need to act quickly to connect patients with higher quality, timely care by using telehealth to bring the state’s health policies into the
A new national report ranking Florida’s business climate as 5th best in the nation highlights the state’s strengths but may overstate the attractiveness of Florida’s tax system, according to this report. The ranking is from the Tax Foundation’s 2015 Business Tax Climate Index, an annual publication that analyzes how tax structures compare across states.
Florida, home to more than 1.6 million veterans, has provided a number of tax and related benefits to veterans and their families, in an effort to become the most veteran-friendly state in the nation. To celebrate Veterans Day, Florida TaxWatch compiled a list of Florida’s veteran-friendly policies.
Already a capital of global tourism, Florida has an opportunity to bring even more tourists and more revenue to the state by investing in medical
This quick look at taxes on candy and other treats in Florida includes a look at how Florida compares to the rest of the US.
Florida is taking steps to handle more of the world’s trade industry by expanding its intermodal centers, specialized facilities where goods are moved from one
Florida lawmakers are expected to have a small budget surplus when they come to Tallahassee in 2015. State economists have predicted that funding a continuation budget next year will leave $336.2 million in available General Revenue funds. This is the fourth surplus in four years, despite being less than half of the surplus in fiscal year 2013-14.
Florida’s prison population is rapidly increasing despite declining crime rates, and this report recommends options to prevent increasing costs from overwhelming taxpayers. The report warns
State and local economic development professionals, with help from the Florida Legislature, are working to diversify the Panhandle’s economy using the area’s transportation assets, skilled
The Taxwatch Voter Guide for 2014 explains the three amendments facing voters this November.
Florida’s latest cycle of revenue and expenditure estimating conferences show that Florida is still in a healthy post-recession recovery; however, the conferences have resulted in forecasts with slightly tempered expectations. Generally, projections of revenues were reduced from the previous estimates, even though the funds are expected to continue to grow year over year.
This infographic shows job growth in Florida over the past year.
On the precipice of college football kickoff, this report highlights the economic benefits of Florida’s seven Division I NCAA football teams, and explains how football
Investment in Floridas tourism industry resulted in nearly 76,000 jobs created in 2013, according to this report. The independent analysis shows that the state should
When the 2015 Legislature convenes in Tallahassee, it is expected to have nearly $30 billion in General Revenue to create the state budget for FY
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