The James Madison Institute in conjunction with Indiana state legislators and Christopher Conover have filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in support of Florida’s and 25 other States’ challenge to the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) massive expansion of Medicaid that will require states to spend billions more each year on Medicaid or …

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 17, 2012 CONTACTS: Tanja Clendinen – tanja@jamesmadison.org – 850.383.4633. Florida Faces Dual Crises in Insurance Markets JMI releases white paper on homeowners and vehicle insurance reform TALLAHASSEE – For three years, state leaders have not effectively addressed Florida’s dysfunctional property insurance system despite bipartisan support for reform.  Add to that the …

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UPDATE: The James Madison Institute invites you to join our Board Chairman Allan G. Bense and our Naples Board Member Glen T. Blauch for a luncheon featuring The Honorable Scott Walker Governor of Wisconsin Wednesday, February 8, 2012 12:00 Noon The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples Tiburon Ballroom 2600 Tiburon Drive Naples, Florida Individual Tickets Now …

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The James Madison Institute Celebrates National Thrift Week January 17-23, 2012 Tuesday, January 17 Florida Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater will present an official Proclamation designating Jan. 17-23 as “Thrift Week” in Florida to Bob McClure, president of the James Madison Institute.  Signed by Gov. Rick Scott and the entire Florida cabinet, this proclamation calls …

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President Bob McClure and the staff of The James Madison Institute wish you a happy and safe holiday season. The Institute will be closed Friday afternoon, December 23 through Monday, December 26 and Friday afternoon, December 30 through Monday, January 2. If you wish to make a year end gift during that time, donations may …

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In 2011, The James Madison Institute’s research and education efforts led to the following 11 results advancing liberty in Florida: Reformed Florida’s Medicaid program by shifting Florida’s outdated fee-for-service model to a new, statewide, free-market managed care system. Advanced Public Employee Pension Reform by laying the groundwork for state government employees to contribute 3% of …

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Regarding Florida’s  record-high graduation rate of 80.1 percent for the 2010-2011 school year (per the Florida Department of Education): “The James Madison Institute applauds Florida’s commitment to expanding choice and accountability in our schools. The results of this commitment could not be more clear. The latest improved statewide graduation rates illustrate why parents should continue to have …

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SAVE THE DATE: February 8, 2012 Naples, Florida JMI Luncheon with Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker For Sponsorship Opportunities: Contact Francisco Gonzalez at fgonzalez@jamesmadison.org For Advance Tickets/Reservation Info: Contact Jenny Stone at jstone@jamesmadison.org For Media Inquiries: Contact Tanja Clendinen at tanja@jamesmadison.org Gov. Scott Walker Biography (PDF) Facebook Event Page

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 7, 2011 CONTACTS: Tanja Clendinen – tanja@jamesmadison.org – 850.383.4633. Public Pension Reform & Health Care Compacts: JMI releases recommendations for improving the Florida Retirement System and health care access and affordability TALLAHASSEE – Much of the 2012 Legislative Session’s initial focus will be on redistricting, but in newly released Policy Briefs, …

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“Rep. Hager should be commended for introducing a bill that addresses the urgent need for Cat Fund reform. Legislators and policy makers must work towards the goal of allowing the private market – which is willing and able – to assume insurance risk instead of burdening all Floridians with the possibility of substantial ‘hurricane tax’ …

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