Putting the Trust Back in Trust Funds
Budget & Appropriations, Research, TaxesAccording to this Briefing, When the Legislature wants to sweep a trust fund, it should be required to introduce a separate general bill for each […]
Economic Commentary: Tampa Bay: Becoming an Export-Oriented Economy
Economic Development, ResearchThis Economic Commentary looks at the opportunities for increasing Tampa Bays export industry, and the new cooperative work the area is doing with The Brookings
Florida Should Proceed with Medicaid DRG Implementation
Budget & Appropriations, Health Care, Research, TaxesThe Florida Agency for Health Care Administration should continue with its planned July 1, 2013 implementation of a prospective payment plan for Medicaid hospital inpatients
Reforming Florida’s Claim Bill Process
Budget & Appropriations, Local Government, Research, TaxesFlorida’s claim bill process is in need of reform. This process—by which persons can petition the legislature for payment of tort claims against government—has received
Summary of the ARNP Scope of Practice Summit
Cost Savings, Health Care, ResearchThis summary of the Florida TaxWatch Center for Health & Aging ARNP Scope of Practice Summit recaps the presentations and panel discussion from the Summit,
Economic Commentary: The Disproportionate Effect of Sequestration on Florida
Budget & Appropriations, Economic Development, Local Government, Research, Taxes, Taxpayer GuideIf the “Sequester” kicks in on March 1, the immediate cuts to the budget authority are $85 billion, and the Congressional Budget Office has indicated
Legislature Should Reduce Florida’s Communications Services Tax
Budget & Appropriations, Economic Development, Local Government, Research, TaxesThis Briefing looks at the history of the CST in Florida, compares Florida’s rates to other states, finding that Florida is the fourth-highest state in
Modernizing the FRS: Switching to a Defined Contribution Plan
Budget & Appropriations, Research, Retirement, TaxesDue primarily to its substantial and unpredictable long-term costs, the Florida TaxWatch Government Cost Saving Task Force has made recommendations to reform the current Florida
Looking at Florida’s Municipal Pensions
Local Government, ResearchSome Florida cities are taking meaningful steps towards reducing their pension liabilities, according to this Report, released by Florida TaxWatch, and the LeRoy Collins Institute,
Aligning Postsecondary Education with Modern Employment Needs in Florida
Economic Development, Education, ResearchTo address the steps that Florida has taken and should continue to take to match our graduates to the industries that need a workforce with
Report on 2012 Justice Summit
Corrections/Judicial, ResearchThis Report includes a recap of the 2012 Justice Summit in Florida, as well as three pre-meeting recaps from the run up to the Summit.
Budget Watch – Governor Scott’s Proposed Budget, FY 2013-14
Budget & Appropriations, Research, Taxes, Taxpayer GuideThis Budget Watch looks at the details of the Governor’s $74.2 billion proposed budget for FY2013-14.
Economic Commentary – Florida’s 2012 Job Growth
Research, TaxesThis month’s Economic Commentary focuses on job growth in Florida during 2012. The analysis shows that Florida has continued its recovery from its most recent
Investing in Tourism: the Economic Impact of Expanding Florida Tourism
Budget & Appropriations, Economic Development, Local Government, Research, Taxes, TourismThe economic modeling done in this Report, looking at the impact of investing more in Florida’s tourism industry, indicates that the Florida tourism industry reaching
Government Cost Savings Task Force Report for FY2013-14
Budget & Appropriations, Cost Savings, Economic Development, Education, Energy & Environment, Health Care, Insurance, Local Government, Research, Taxes, Taxpayer Guide, TransportationContinuing a legacy that has resulted in the savings of at least $3.5 billion in Floridians’ hard-earned tax dollars over the last four years alone,
2012 Annual Report
Annual Reports, ResearchFlorida TaxWatch 2012 Annual Report detailing the work of the organization over the past year.
Florida is Growing with Biosciences
Economic Development, ResearchThis month’s Economic Commentary focuses on the growing bioscience industry in Florida, which is bringing high-wage job opportunites to Florida faster than almost any other
Economic Commentary- Florida’s Space Coast: Recovery and the Future
Economic Development, ResearchThis month’s Economic Commentary focuses on the aerospace industry in Florida following the closure of the Space Shuttle program at NASA. According to Enterprise Florida,
Economic Commentary – Peeling Back the Florida Orange Industry
Economic Development, ResearchThis month’s Economic Commentary looks at the economic impact of Florida’s orange industry. Florida produces more oranges than any other U.S. state, totaling more than
The 2012 Voter Guide
Budget & Appropriations, Local Government, Research, Taxes, Taxpayer Guide, Voter GuidesConsistent with the research and educational mission of Florida TaxWatch, the 2012 Voter Guide is the third consecutive Guide released during a statewide election cycle.
