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…
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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…
Lion fish threat to fishing industry getting attention
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 founder passes
Statement from Dominic M. Calabro, President and CEO of Florida TaxWatch, the independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit public policy research institute and government watchdog. “It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to…
Florida TaxWatch supports cutting tax on cell phones and cable
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
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: Florida Economy expects a sunny year
Florida TaxWatch, a nonprofit public policy research institute and government watchdog group, expects another year of economic growth and recovery in 2015, according to its 2015 Economic Preview. Florida’s economy will grow…
College bowl games are boon for Florida economy
Upcoming college football playoffs and postseason games are expected to bring additional revenue to state and local economies, according to the latest Economic Commentary from Florida TaxWatch, the independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit public…
TaxWatch recommends paroling elderly prisoners
Florida’s prison population is rapidly increasing despite declining crime rates, and the latest report from Florida TaxWatch recommends options to prevent increasing costs from overwhelming taxpayers. The report, Florida’s Aging Prisoner Problem,…
Florida TaxWatch bullish on Northwest Florida
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…
TaxWatch says reduced sentences will reap significant savings
Florida could save significant corrections costs by reducing prison sentences for nonviolent offenders, according to data analysis in a new report from Florida TaxWatch. The report, Overcriminalization In Florida, calls for the…
Florida TaxWatch wants pay raises for Assistant State Attorneys and Assistant Public Defenders
Press Release: Florida’s Assistant State Attorneys and Assistant Public Defenders are significantly undercompensated, as shown in findings from a Florida TaxWatch research report. The new report analyzes Assistant State Attorney and Assistant…
Florida TaxWatch wants to remove barriers to nurse practitioner-provided care
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…