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- Children's Dental Campaign
Falling Short on Dental Sealants: Florida
How well is Florida protecting kids from tooth decay? more
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- Fiscal Federalism Initiative
The Impact of the Fiscal Cliff: Florida
Federal and state finances are closely intertwined, and the fiscal cliff’s tax and spending provisions will have consequences for states.
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- Safe Checking in the Electronic Age
Still Risky: Checking Accounts in Florida
Checking accounts, the most widely used financial product in America, contain hidden risks that can harm consumers. Ten of the 12 largest banks nationwide offer checking accounts in Florida and hold 63 percent of all deposits in the state. Here’s what consumers in Florida may be paying.
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- States' Fiscal Health
Widening Gap Update: Florida
Although Florida consistently paid, or exceeded, its full annual pension contribution in all but one year from 2005 to 2010, the state was 82 percent funded in fiscal year 2010 and faced a $27 billion funding gap—down from fully funded just two years earlier. more
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Time Served in Florida
The average offender in Florida released in 2009 served 3.0 years in custody, 166% more than the average offender released in 1990. more
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Election Websites: Florida
Being Online Is Still Not Enough provides state-by-state reviews and analysis based on detailed criteria of election websites for all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
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- States' Fiscal Health
Measuring Transportation Investments: Florida
A May 2011 report, Measuring Transportation Investments: The Road to Results, found considerable differences among the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Just 13 states are leading the way overall, with goals, performance measures and data that decision makers can use to choose cost-effective policy options and ensure the likelihood of a strong return for taxpayers. Florida was one of 13 states leading the way in having the essential tools—goals, performance measures and data—needed to help decision makers choose more cost-effective transportation funding and policy options. The state spent an estimated $6.69 billion on transportation in fiscal year 2010.
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Children's Dental Health: Florida
Florida meets two of the eight policy benchmarks for strengthening children’s dental health. Florida was the worst performer with regard to ensuring low-income children’s access to care. more
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The Trillion Dollar Gap: Florida
Florida is a top performer when it comes to managing its long-term pension liability, but needs to improve how it handles the bill coming due for retiree health care and other benefits.
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