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 …

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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, …

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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? – …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Message from the Publisher – J. Stanley Marshall As we near the 20th anniversary of our founding in 1987, we’re planning to devote some space in our Journal to JMI’s history.  We invite readers to share their recollections of the issues, the events, the people….and the battles we fought during our first twn decades. From …

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Message from the Publisher – J. Stanley Marshall For readers seeking guidance on the proposal listed as Amendment Three on the Nov. 7 ballot, we’re presenting information about the pros and cons – but no recommendation. From The Editor’s Desk Some policy issues sneak up on us – i.e. the property insurance problems after the …

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Message from the Publisher – J. Stanley Marshall Recent court rulings and judicial confirmation hearings have put the spotlight on the role of the judicial branch of government.  In this issue we present several different perspectives. From the Editor’s Desk – Robert F.Sanchez Is the current criticism of the courts just a matter of whose …

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Message from the Publisher – J. Stanley Marshall Students might chuckle if a teacher said the world is flat, but Americans who have read Thomas Friedman’s book The World Is Flat aren’t laughing. They’re worried – and for good reason. From the Editor’s Desk What are a couple of health-care articles doing in an issue …

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