The Florida Scorecard

CAUCUS: Waste Management

On average, each Floridian produces over nine pounds of waste every day

    On average, each Floridian produces over nine pounds of waste every day. For data that impacts Florida and…

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CAUCUS: Communications

Seven Percent of Floridians Do Not Have Access to High Quality Broadband Service

    In Florida, 7 percent of residents do not have access to high quality broadband service. However, 4 percent…

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CAUCUS: Energy

By 2030, Florida is expected to require 76% more energy.

    By 2030, Florida is expected to require 76% more energy. For data that impacts Florida and your community,…

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CAUCUS: Water

9 Billion Gallons of Water Are Consumed Each Day

    An estimated 9 billion gallons of water are consumed each day in Florida. By 2030, Florida’s water demand…

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CAUCUS: Transportation & Logistics

$160B of goods flow through Florida airports and seaports each year

    By 2030, 5.5 million more people will call Florida home. A growing Florida means a growing need for…

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CAUCUS: Ethics & Elections

Ethics & Elections Stats

    In the last General Election, Florida’s voter participation was 74 percent, an increase from 72 percent in 2014.…

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CAUCUS: Federal Issues

Federal Issues Stats

    Florida’s military and defense industry helps employ nearly 775,000 Floridians to work each year and contributes almost $80…

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CAUCUS: Planning & Development

27% of Florida’s Non-Submerged Land is Conservation Land

    27 percent of Florida’s non-submerged land is made up of local, state, federal and private acres of conservation…

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CAUCUS: Global Trade

More Than 2.4 Million Florida jobs Are Supported by International Trade  

  Florida is uniquely positioned for global trade and as we look toward 2030 it is crucial that we continue…

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Targeted Tax Reforms

$80 Billion Reasons To Start Dialing Tomorrow

Why do New York Congressman Peter King and so many others fear a “mass exodus” from New York to Florida? To date, Florida is…

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CAUCUS: Capital & Investments

How Does Florida Rank in Venture Capital Investments?

  In the first quarter of 2017, Florida was ranked as one of the top 10 states in venture capital…

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CAUCUS: Innovation Economy

How Does Florida Rank in the Innovation Index?

  A 2016 Bloomberg analysis ranked Florida 35th among the 50 states on its state innovation index For information on…

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CAUCUS: Florida's Economic Portfolio

How Does Florida’s Economic Diversity Compare to Other States?

  According the The Florida Scorecard, states with diversified economies can weather business cycle downturns and unanticipated supply and demand…

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CAUCUS: Workforce

Did You Know Middle-Skill Jobs Account for 55% of Florida’s Labor Market?

    Research shows that middle-skill jobs account for 55 percent of Florida’s labor market, but only 46 percent of…

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CAUCUS: Higher Education

How Many Florida Jobs Will Require Post-Secondary Education?

  Recognizing the importance of post-secondary degree attainment for continued economic growth, research conducted by the Florida Department of Economic…

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