Message From the Publisher – J. Stanley Marshall
The unions claim to represent educators’ best interests. Don’t be too sure.
From the Editor’s Desk – Robert F. Sanchez
In a momentous mid-term election year, the importance of enduring principles can be lost in a political process that focuses both money and attention on the quest for power.
COVER STORY
The …

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Message from the Publisher – J. Stanley Marshall
The school-reform debate goes worldwide.
From the Editor’s Desk – Robert F. Sanchez
Government transparency’s next step: ‘growing panes’.
Letters to the Editor
Readers offer their thoughts on a variety of topics.
COVER STORY
Will Florida Join the List of ‘Failed States’? – J. Robert McClure
The dire experience of California serves as a …

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Message from the Publisher – J. Stanley Marshall
JMI is part of a nationwide movement of organizations advocating free-market principles.
From the Editor’s Desk
“Tea parties” reflect taxpayers’ anger.
Letters to the Editor
Readers offer their thoughts on a variety of topics.
COVER STORY
‘Old School’ Civics for a New Age – William R. Mattox, Jr.
Why founding principles should be the foundation …

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Message from the Publisher – J. Stanley Marshall

Here’s what Barack Obama could do as President to improve American education.

From the Editor’s Desk

Healthcare reform: Mr. (Adam) Smith goes to Washington.

Letter to the Editor

A reader recalls an interesting afternoon spent in West Virginia with “James Madison.’

Cover Story

Beware When Government Runs Both Politics and the Economy – …

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Message from the Publisher – J. Stanley Marshall

The shameful history of the Florida’s Constitution’s “Blaine Amendment.”

From the Editor’s Desk

Twenty-five years after the “Nation at Risk” report, American education still lags.

Letters to the Editor

Readers sound off on governmental transparency and California’s woes.

Cover Story

An Analysis for Florida Voters: November’s 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 Constitutional …

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Message from the Publisher – J. Stanley Marshall

JMI lost a great friend with the untimely death of Jerry Lundquist.

From the Editor’s Desk

Why our readers are receiving a combined Winter/Spring issue of The Journal.

Letters to the Editor

Readers sound off on property taxes and property insurance.

Articles

California, Here We Come? – J. Robert McClure

The Golden State’s dysfunctional …

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Message from the Publisher – J. Stanley Marshall

Dr. Randall Holcombe exemplifies the scholars whose work elevates JMI.

From the Editor’s Desk

Alarmists about “global warming” need to come clean on the high cost of “green.”

Letters to the Editor

An insurance industry executive lauds two legislators’ articles in the summer Journal.

Articles

Why Florida Needs Property Tax Limits – Randall G. …

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Message from the Publisher – J. Stanley Marshall

JMI’s sister organizations in the State Policy Network are doing significant work.

From the Editor’s Desk

The state needs to curb the runaway pay and perks of Florida’s cities and counties.

Letters to the Editor

Reader Dan Calabria says tax reforms fall short, lavish public pensions fuel spending.

Articles

Rebuild Florida’s Damaged Property …

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Message from the Publisher – J. Stanley Marshall

Our publications are graced by the scholarly writings of some dedicated authors.

From the Editor’s Desk: Looking Back, Looking Ahead

As the 20th anniversary of our founding approaches, we take a look back – and ahead.

Letters to the Editor

Articles

Florida’s Younger Generation: What They Don’t Know Can Hurt Us – …

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