Last week, the Florida Government Efficiency Task Force approved its final report, which outlines 29 recommendations that would improve government operations while saving hard-working Florida taxpayers’ money. The potential cost-savings the state…
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Pensacola Speaks: Criminal Justice Reform, Hiring Our Heroes
On News Talk 1370 WCOA, first guest today will be Joe Follick, Director of Communications and External Relations for Florida TaxWatch. We will discuss his latest report that proposes solutions on how…
Florida TaxWatch report recommends how to reform criminal justice system
Florida TaxWatch has issued a new report that proposes solutions on how Florida deals with non-violent offenders to reduce costly and unnecessary strain on the state corrections budget and facilities. The report…
Florida TaxWatch declares time is now to make Florida the Top International Tourism Destination
With a record-smashing 105 million visitors visiting the Sunshine State in 2015, tourism has made an incredible impact on Florida’s economy. In fact, one job is supported by every 85 visitors to…
Florida TaxWatch: Transportation infrastructure needs
Robert Weissert, executive vice president of Florida TaxWatch, said on “Pensacola Speaks” that the shortfall for the state’s transportation infrastructure needs is more than a $130 billion over the next 25 years….
Details on $1B budget gap between Florida House and Senate
The Appropriation Committees of the Florida House and Senate passed their proposals to fund the state government for FY 2016-17. The gap between the two chamber is $1.58 billon. Both proposals are…
Florida TaxWatch on ‘Pensacola Speaks’ today
Robert Weissert, Florida TaxWatch Executive Vice President & Special Counsel to the CEO, will be my guest on News Talk 1370 WCOA’s “Pensacola Speaks” today at 5:10 p.m. We will discuss Florida’s…
Florida Taxwatch supports a funding increase for state infrastructure
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…
PS: Gaetz, TaxWatch and Long Hollow Cell Tower
On “Pensacola Speaks,” I will have State Rep. Matt Gaetz to discuss his UBER bill and today’s vote on the Florida Senate redistricting. At 5:20 pm., Morgan McCord of Florida TaxWatch will…
TaxWatch argues for improving infrastructure to help tourism
Florida TaxWatch has a new report out that additional infrastructure investments across the state are needed – primarily in the Miami, Orlando and Tampa areas – to sustaining Florida’s positive tourism growth….
Taxpayer Independence Day is Monday
Florida TaxWatch celebrates Taxpayer Independence Day on Monday April 20. Taxpayer Independence Day is the first day in the calendar year that Florida taxpayers, on average, begin earning income that does not…
TaxWatch recommends more state funding for mental health
Seeing getting help for those battling mental issues as a public safety issue, Florida TaxWatch wants the state to increase funding for mental health service, pointing out that Florida ranks 49th in…