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Dominic CalabroMarch 28, 2016

Florida’s unemployment rate is down almost half from the peak of 11.1 percent during the Great Recession. While it is great news that the state’s annual unemployment rate was down to 5.4 percent in 2015, and down to 5 percent in January 2016, the numbers don’t tell the whole story. An underlying factor that determines […]

Dominic CalabroMarch 22, 2016

Florida’s economy has rarely been stronger than it is now with our state’s unemployment at 5 percent and strong growth predicted for the state’s future. However, there is a critical segment being left behind in this economic expansion. Floridians with disabilities account for more than 20 percent of the population, yet only 30 percent of […]

Dominic CalabroMarch 15, 2016

In the $82.349 billion state budget approved last week, the Legislature enacted various TaxWatch recommended bills that will improve the future for the state and its residents, including: Permanently extending the sales tax exemption on manufacturing equipment, which will boost Florida’s manufacturing industry, provide high-wage jobs for Floridians and diversify the state economy. Creating a […]

Dominic CalabroMarch 6, 2016

While most Floridians are working and going to school this week, elected officials in Tallahassee are considering how to spend an eye-popping $80 billion of your hard-earned tax money. That’s nearly $4,000 for every adult and child in the state. Too few Floridians have the time to keep an eye on Tallahassee to make sure […]

Dominic CalabroMarch 1, 2016

Last month, the 58th Annual Grammy Awards aired across the nation. And they had a certain Florida flair thanks to the hard work of various Full Sail University graduates. The school, known for preparing students for careers in entertainment and media, announced that 14 graduates worked on 13 projects that won a Grammy during the awards […]

Dominic CalabroFebruary 21, 2016

With four of Florida ports among the nation’s top 25 container ports and three among the top cruise ports in the world, the economic vitality of Florida’s ports should be an important focus of our state leaders. Our ports are hubs of commerce and tourism that generate high-paying, sustainable jobs for Floridians while cementing our […]

Dominic CalabroFebruary 15, 2016

The cornerstone of our constitutional democratic republic is protecting citizens’ right to full and public notice when their elected officials are discussing or making decisions that could affect everyone’s daily lives. As a non-partisan research taxpayer research institute that focuses on promoting government accountability and transparency, Florida TaxWatch supports the use of public notices in […]

Dominic CalabroFebruary 4, 2016

Florida TaxWatch has been a leader in making sure Florida residents have access to affordable health care options, saving millions of dollars and countless lives. Lawmakers are considering two TaxWatch recommendations to eliminate barriers to 21st century solutions to help Floridians enjoy longer, healthier lives. One change would reduce the limits on “telehealth” — the […]

Dominic CalabroJanuary 20, 2016

With more than 100,000 inmates behind bars, Florida’s correctional population is among the largest in the United States. One of the primary causes for the high population is that more than two-thirds of offenders are re-arrested and more than one-in-four return to prison within three years of their release. When these individuals cycle in and […]

Dominic CalabroDecember 14, 2015

While virtually every Floridian has interaction with state government, it’s easy for the average person to feel distanced from the political process of Tallahassee. It also can be easy for our elected leaders to feel distanced from their constituents if they don’t regularly hear from the voters. Every Floridian, though, has a unique opportunity to […]

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Dominic Calabro: There's more than meets the eye behind unemployment rate

JR Harding and Dominic Calabro: Floridians with disabilities face employment hurdles

Dominic Calabro: Kudos to Legislature for adopting TaxWatch recommendations

Dominic Calabro: Floridians deserve an accountable and transparent budgeting process

Dominic M. Calabro: Grammy wins highlight unsung part of state’s economic success

Paul Anderson and Dominic M. Calabro: Ports are vital to Florida’s economy

Dominic Calabro: Citizens need access to government public notices from a variety of sources

Dominic M. Calabro: Allow professionals and technology to provide affordable health care for Floridians

Dominic Calabro: Legislators need to make it easier for people who leave prison to get jobs

Dominic M. Calabro: Floridians have historic opportunity to control their government