“This report explores the wide-ranging ramifications of regulations: We need the protection they provide, but the costs of such regulations could restrict business development. “
This commentary shows how Florida fared relative to the rest of the nation after the Standard & Poors downgrade of the U.S credit rating.
The past is indeed prologue when it comes to forecasting Florida’s economic outlook. This report shows how past recessions hint at how the recovery is
“Citrus and beaches define Florida’s image, but manufacturing must play a major role to ease Florida’s move into the global economy. This report examines barriers
“As this commentary shows us, reverberations from the volatile economies of the Euro Zone could have a chilling effect on some of Florida’s most precious
“For more than a decade, Florida’s economy has marched to a different tune than the U.S. economy. This commentary explains why that’s the case and
This commentary compares the value of the U.S. dollar with the currencies of our primary trading partners. Recent years have shown considerable fluctuation.
2011 list sorted by county (excel)
This Florida TaxWatch publication, 2011-12 Florida TaxWatch Turkey (with Governor’s vetoes noted), is available for download via the document link attached to this post.
This report shows how Florida’s system of funding the capital outlays of educational facilities is complex and subject to fluctuation by circumstances unrelated to need.
“Despite this being a tight budget year, a large number of projects known as ‘turkeys’ found their way into the state budget. “
“Putting the ‘sun’ in Sunshine State, this report examines steps already taken in solar energy and what impact further steps would have on the Florida
Florida’s window of opportunity to become a leader in solar and renewable energy manufacturing is rapidly closing. This briefing details the status quo and what
This report delves into the salary structure and varied job titles of communications workers and legislative affairs employees.
“This symbolic date assumes that every dollar earned since January 1 goes to pay federal, state, and local tax obligations. “
Florida’s prison population is growing while public safety is diminishing. This report outlines the reasons for this discrepancy and shows how other states are dealing
Diverting juvenile offenders from the traditional juvenile justice model is paying big dividends in public safety and savings. This report shows how some counties are
The high cost of unemployment hit the state coffers hard. This report shows what happens when the state paid out more in unemployment benefits than
“From corporate tax to personal income tax to property tax, this report shows how Florida compares to southeastern states as well as the nation. “
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