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Atlanta’s Truist Park, like many sports venues, got public funding, but the new stadium has had no measurable effect on the local economy, research shows. Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images

September 29, 2026

Cities keep shelling out taxpayer money for sports stadiums, yet the economics almost never makes sense

Abigail Hall, University of Tampa and Aaron D. Wood, University of Tampa

Communities almost never see a boost in job or income growth after taxpayers subsidize a new sports facility.

Florida voters will decide on a major property tax amendment this November. JJ Gouin/iStock via Getty Images Plus

July 30, 2026

Florida’s proposed property tax amendment will require trade‑offs – and some residents could end up with higher costs

Abigail Hall, University of Tampa

Amendment 3 would mean most homeowners pay less in property taxes – but that may not end up significantly lowering their costs.

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