“From higher manufacturing profits to improving business inventories, this PowerPoint presentation shows some areas doing well in an otherwise down economy. “
“This report, written independently of Florida TaxWatch, explains how the Florida must make dramatic improvements in math and science education if it is to establish
The recession is being felt more acutely in Florida than in the nation as a whole. This briefing traces its causes and shows how structural
“Despite talk of a looming budget shortfall, the final budget of Charlie Crist’s tenure as governor called for a $2.7 billion increase in spending. “
“This report, written independently of Florida TaxWatch, defines this scholarship, enumerates its benefits, and explains how it relates to both high-poverty and low-poverty schools.”
This Florida TaxWatch publication, 2009 Annual Report, is available for download via the document link attached to this post.
New forces that are reshaping the world economy?the presumed decline of the dollar and an emerging Brazil?could have a major influence on Florida’s economic future.
“This report, written independently of Florida TaxWatch, provides case studies of how selected universities responded innovatively to a recession-induced fiscal crisis. “
This Florida TaxWatch publication, The Current Recession in Florida: Comparative Information and Data on the Worst Economic Downturn since the1930s, is available for download via
This Florida TaxWatch publication, New General Revenue Estimates Reduced Slightly- Full Recovery Not Expected to Begin Until Spring 2011, is available for download via the
There is no shortage of rankings by which to measure Florida against other states. This economic commentary examines several of them and shows how the
This Special Report details how Escambia County is seeking creative solutions to dealing with the recession.
“A relatively small number of projects known as ‘turkeys’ found their way into the state budget, this year, possibly because of a severe shortfall of
“This symbolic date (April 19) assumes that every dollar earned since January 1 goes to pay federal, state, and local tax obligations. “
“Florida’s ‘bricks and mortar’ businesses are at a competitive disadvantage with internet marketers due to the fact they, unlike their online competitors, must charge sales
“Given the slumping real estate market, this special report proposes the creation of a retirement visa, which would allow foreign retirees to spend their later
“With the premise that Florida’s hospitality industry is in danger of being taxed to unprofitability, this report, written independently of Florida TaxWatch, stresses the need
This Florida TaxWatch publication, Analysis of the Potential Economic Impact of Repealing Certain Sales Tax Exemptions Related to Providers of Homes and Services for Florida’s
“Putting the ‘sun’ in the Sunshine state, this briefing enumerates the benefits of expanding solar energy production in Florida. Delaying solar projects would put Florida
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