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Florida Taxwatch supports a funding increase for state infrastructure

Posted on February 5, 2016

Florida TaxWatch believes the investments in transportation infrastructure provide greater productivity and improved quality of life for all Floridians. Its new report found that Florida needs to make investments in the state’s…

Lion fish threat to fishing industry getting attention

Posted on March 6, 2015

Yesterday I interviewed Adam Putnam, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture. We did discuss growing problem of lion fish invading Florida waters “Lion fish virtually endemic in the Keys now and they’re moving up…

Florida TaxWatch supports cutting tax on cell phones and cable

Posted on February 17, 2015

In its latest Economic Commentary, the Tallahassee-based think tank Florida TaxWatch argues that cutting the Communications Services Tax will ease the tax burden for Florida families and businesses would also attract business…

Education reform moves to center stage

Posted on February 13, 2015

With Mardi Gras and Pensacon heating up, you might have overlooked that education reform is also moving to the front burner. Yesterday, I attended the signing of Memorandum of Understanding between Pensacola…

Florida TaxWatch bullish on Northwest Florida

Posted on September 25, 2014

In its September report, Florida TaxWatch, the nonpartisan, nonprofit taxpayer research institute, recognizes the efforts to diversify our economy in the Panhandle. “Florida is experiencing increased investment in all regions of the…

Florida TaxWatch wants to remove barriers to nurse practitioner-provided care

Posted on March 11, 2014

Press Release: Allowing Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) to practice to the fullest extent of their training and experience would increase access to quality health care for Floridians while saving the state…

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