In 2004, the State Library and Archives of Florida contracted with a research team to measure taxpayer return on investment in Florida's libraries.
Florida's public libraries return $6.54 for every $1.00 invested.
For every $6,488 of public support (federal, state and local), one job is created.
For every dollar of taxpayer support for public libraries in Florida, Gross Regional Product increases by $9.08.
For every dollar of taxpayer support for public libraries in Florida, income (wages) increases by $12.66.
What is your Library worth to you? How much would you pay out-of-pocket for your library services?
This Wall Street Journal article provides information, and a graphic, regarding the stimulus package and how it will be distributed throughout the states.
The FTC is warning consumers that they could get stung by an economic stimulus scam. The scams come in different forms. Right now, on the Web and in e-mail, scammers are telling consumers they can help them qualify for a payment from President Obama's economic stimulus package. All they have to do is provide a little information or a small payment.
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