2013 Annual Report
Annual Reports, ResearchThe 2013 Florida TaxWatch Annual Report: Positioning Florida for 2014: Building on a Solid Foundation
Modern Management & Sensible Savings
Budget & Appropriations, Corrections/Judicial, Cost Savings, Economic Development, Energy & Environment, Insurance, Local Government, Research, Retirement, Taxes, TransportationThis 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
Florida’s Revenue Opportunities Under Sec 179D
Budget & Appropriations, Cost Savings, Energy & Environment, Research, Taxes, TransportationFlorida is neglecting millions of dollars in federal tax incentives, according to this Briefing. Federal legislation allows for tax deductions to offset the cost of
A Checklist for Useful and Practical Higher Education Strategic Plans
Guest Columns, ResearchThis Ideas in Action is written by Roger Kaufman, Ph.D., professor emeritus, Florida State University, and Distinguished Research Professor at the Sonora Institute of Technology
Ideas in Action: On Common Core
Education, Guest Columns, ResearchThis Ideas in Action piece features opinion-editorials published by the Tallahassee Democrat in October 2013. They are republished here with permission from the authors.
Selecting the Assessments for Florida’s New Education Standards
Education, ResearchFlorida’s new education assessment should measure students content mastery and compare their achievement to students outside of the state, according to this Briefing. An effective
What the Government Shutdown & Debt Ceiling Crisis Mean to Florida
Budget & Appropriations, Economic Development, Research, TaxesThe federal government shutdown is negatively affecting tax revenues and capital investment in Florida, according to this report, which outlines the potential impacts an extended
Economic Commentary – Shaping the Future of Florida Transportation & Logistics
ResearchThis Economic Commentary looks at the Florida Trade and Logistics Study, the first transportation study in Florida that took into account such a wide variety
Florida Boys & Girls Clubs: An Analysis of Educational, Juvenile Justice, and Economic Outcomes
Corrections/Judicial, Education, ResearchFlorida Boys and Girls Clubs (FBGC) participants demonstrate significant differences in educational and juvenile justice outcomes versus similar peers who do not take advantage of
The Importance of Teacher Preparation to Student Achievement
Education, ResearchWithin Florida’s new educational standards, students will be expected to understand and apply rigorous English language arts and mathematics content at a much deeper level,
Budget Watch – Outlook Projects Surplus for FY2014-15
Budget & Appropriations, Research, TaxesThe Legislative Budget Commission has adopted the Long-Range Financial Outlook, which contains an expected budget surplus of $846 million for FY 2014-15. This marks the
Economic Commentary – Florida: The Fishing Capital of the World
Economic Development, Research, TourismAccording to this months Economic Commentary, in 2013, more than 1.2 million non-residents fished during a visit to Florida. In addition to attracting anglers from
Infographic: Economic Data for the Tallahassee Metropolitan Statistical Area
Economic Development, Local Government, Research, Taxpayer GuideThis infographic shows some of the major economic statistics for Leon, Wakulla, Jefferson, and Gadsden counties. (Note: Designed to be printed on 11×17″ paper.)
Economic Commentary: Florida Businesses and Local Governments Invest In CNG
Economic Development, Energy & Environment, Research, TransportationAccording to this Economic Commentary, Florida consumes more than 728 billion cubic feet of natural gas annually, 85 percent of which is used by electric
Economic Commentary: Florida Companies Train the World
Economic Development, ResearchThe latest Economic Commentary from Florida TaxWatch highlights Florida’s successful Modeling, Simulation and Training (MS&T) sector. Simulation and training exercises replicate life-like situations in a
Expanding Florida’s Global Economic Footprint
Budget & Appropriations, Economic Development, Research, TaxesThis report illustrates the positive impact of business development and trade missions on Florida’s economy, highlighting the opportunities the missions create for Florida businesses, and
Implementing the CCSS: The Importance of Getting it Right
Education, ResearchThe first in a developing series about Florida’s implementation of the Common Core State Standards, this Briefing gives background on the CCSS, and makes the
Preeminence Designation for Florida’s Universities
Education, ResearchThe 2013 Florida Legislature, with support from the Governor, passed landmark legislation that established the criteria by which the state can declare preeminent institutions of
Economic Commentary: Foreign Direct Investment in Florida
ResearchFlorida has ample opportunities for economic expansion by increasing Foreign Direct Investment according to this month’s Economic Commentary from the Florida TaxWatch Center for Competitive
2013 Turkey Watch Report with Governors Vetoes
Budget & Appropriations, Budget Turkeys, Research, TaxesUPDATED: With Vetoes The 2013 Florida TaxWatch Turkey Watch Report identifies $106.8 million in Budget Turkeys. This annual Report identifies appropriations that appear in the
