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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2011–Dec7 Press Release: “Public Pension Reform & Health Care Compacts”
Posted 12/07/2011FOR 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, …
2011–Dec2 Statement: JMI Regarding Legislation Aimed to Shrink Cat Fund
Posted 12/02/2011“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’ …
2011–Nov16 Press Release: “JMI Releases Study Outlining Patients’ Compensation System”
Posted 11/16/2011FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 16, 2011 CONTACTS: Tanja Clendinen – tanja@jamesmadison.org – 850.383.4633. The James Madison Institute Releases Study Outlining “Patients’ Compensation System” TALLAHASSEE – The James Madison Institute today released a study in partnership with Patients for Fair Compensation. Titled “Alternative Solutions to Florida’s Medical Malpractice System” the report details the negative impact on …
2011–Nov2-3 Online Media: SaintPetersBlog & Sun-Sentinel – McClure on TaxWatch Analysis of Florida’s Property Insurance System
Posted 11/03/2011JMI President Bob McClure’s statement regarding the TaxWatch analysis of Florida’s property insurance system cited: SaintPetersBlog – Nov. 2 “Florida TaxWatch analysis of Hurricane Insurance system shows reforms are needed but must be carefully analyzed” South Florida Sun-Sentinel – Nov. 3 “You could pay to reduce the state’s storm insurance risk”
2011–Nov2 Statement: JMI Regarding TaxWatch Analysis of Florida’s Property Insurance System
Posted 11/02/2011“The restoration of Florida’s broken property insurance market has been a top priority of the James Madison Institute for years. We concur with Florida TaxWatch that action must be taken to better protect all Floridians from the risk of a financial calamity. The Florida Legislature would be wise to take immediate steps to limit the …
2011–Oct25 Online Media: Sunshine State News – Sr. Fellow Holcombe on National Sales Tax Proposal
Posted 10/25/2011JMI Sr. Fellow Dr. Randall Holcombe quoted in Sunshine State News article “Cain’s Revised ’9-0-9′ Plan Raises New Doubts” regarding the proposed national sales tax plan. Excerpt: . . . ”The biggest issue I have with the plan is that it would introduce a new national sales tax, and it is easy to envision the tax …
2011–Oct18 FYI: Madison Movie Nights On the Road to Screen “Waiting for Superman”
Posted 10/24/2011In partnership with the Orange County Young Republicans, Madison Movie Nights take it on the road for a screening of “Waiting for Superman”, the powerful and alarming documentary about America’s failing public school system. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion including JMI Resident Fellow Bill Mattox. Tuesday, November 1, 6:45pm Orlando Science …
2011–Oct15 Print Media: Tallahassee Democrat – McClure Letter to the Editor “Future Leaders Gain Insight from Officials”
Posted 10/15/2011Tallahassee Democrat runs JMI President Bob McClure’s Letter to the Editor regarding Youth Leadership Tallahassee’s Government and Education Day: Future leaders gain insight from officials We understand why it’s common for citizens to give government leaders grief – we do that ourselves from time to time – but we also recognize that public officials often …
2011–Oct12 Blog: WCTV6-CBS Editorial Blog – McClure on Job Creation
Posted 10/12/2011JMI President McClure discusses the effectiveness of state-level job creation versus a national jobs plan in his blog “Governors and the National Perspective” posted on the WCTV6-CBS Editorial Blog.
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- 2010–Jan17 FYI: JMI Files Amicus Brief with U.S. Supreme Court Regarding the Affordable Care Act
- 2012–Jan17 Press Release: “Florida Faces Dual Crises in Insurance Markets”
- 2012–Jan15 Broadcast Media: WCTV6-CBS “The Usual Suspects” – Pres McClure on Legislative Session
- 2012–Jan12 UPDATE: JMI to Host Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker for Naples Luncheon
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- Gulf Coast Economics Club
Pensacola (Feb 15) - Economic Club of Florida Luncheon
Tallahassee (Feb 14) - JMI Naples Luncheon with Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker
Naples (Feb 8) - Florida Center/Right Meeting
Tallahassee (Feb 2)
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