Taxation & Spending

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James Madison Institute - 2006 - Florida's Fiscal Constitution: Opportunities For ReformIn this James Madison Institute Backgrounder, Dr. Randy Holcombe describes Florida's 'fiscal constitution' and offers opportunities for reform. 
James Madison Institute - 2004 - Is There a Problem with Florida's Tax Structure?Randall Holcombe of Florida State University demolishes the myth promoted by advocates of new and higher taxes that Florida's tax structure has not kept up with growth. 
James Madison Institute - 2005 - Empowering Florida's TaxpayersIn this study Drs. Randall Holcombe and Barry Poulson look at TABOR from both the national experience and the potential for Florida. 

2005 CNN/Money State Rankings

2007 CNN/Money State Rankings

In 2005, Florida is the 6th most tax-friendly state in the nation, according to rankings by CNN/Money and the Tax Foundation. By 2007 we had dropped to 38th.
 
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