FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 15, 2019 CONTACT: Logan Elizabeth Padgett 850-386-3131 JMI Applauds Governor Ron DeSantis for Promoting Free Speech on College Campuses Statement by The James Madison Institute President and CEO, Dr. J. Robert McClure Tallahassee- Today, Governor Ron DeSantis held a press conference to announce the support and [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 8, 2019 CONTACT: Logan Elizabeth Padgett Lpadgett@jamesmadison.org 850-386-3131 JMI Releases New Report Examining Occupational Licensing and Recidivism About 86 percent of individuals released from prison are likely to re-offend within nine years of their release, with the majority re-offending within the first two years. With more [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 27, 2019 CONTACT: Logan Elizabeth Padgett Lpadgett@jamesmadison.org 850-386-3131 JMI Releases New Tech Policy Brief TALLAHASSE- Florida’s economy has radically changed over the past 30 years and cities like Gainesville, Orlando, and Miami have become centers for start-ups and innovation. The rise of technology companies across Florida [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 22, 2019 CONTACT: Logan Elizabeth Padgett lpadgett@jamesmadison.org (850) 386-3131 JMI Annual Dinner Update The James Madison Institute regrets to announce that Fox News reporter Shannon Bream has had to cancel her appearance at our annual dinner in Tallahassee on Wednesday, April 3. While we are disappointed, [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 28, 2019 CONTACT: Logan Elizabeth Padgett Lpadgett@jamesmadison.org 850-386-3131 JMI Applauds Federal Government on New Tax Credit Proposal Statement by The James Madison Institute J. Stanley Marshall Center for Educational Options Director William Mattox The James Madison Institute lauds the leadership of U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 19, 2019 CONTACT: Logan Elizabeth Padgett lpadgett@jamesmadison.org (850) 386-3131 New JMI Report Analyzes Florida’s Mandatory Minimum Sentencing Laws TALLAHASSEE- Florida spends more than $100 million annually incarcerating low-level drug offenders serving mandatory minimums. A new study authored by Greg Newburn, State Policy Director of FAMM and Sal [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 23, 2019 CONTACT: Logan Elizabeth Padgett lpadgett@jamesmadison.org (850) 386-3131 New JMI Report Urges Dental Workforce Reform to Expand Care and Patient Access for Millions of Floridians TALLAHASSEE – Florida faces a growing shortage of dental care over the next decade, a challenge that will only worsen [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 16, 2019 CONTACT: Logan Elizabeth Padgett lpadgett@jamesmadison.org (850)386-3131 JMI Announces Launch of New Policy Center TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Broadening both reach and expertise, The James Madison Institute announced the launch of a new policy center, JMI’s Center for Technology and Telecommunications. The policy center – [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 10, 2019 CONTACT: Logan Elizabeth Padgett lpadgett@jamesmadison.org (850)386-3131 JMI Releases 2019 Policy Priorities TALLAHASSEE- Today, The James Madison Institute released its 2019 Policy Priorities detailing a robust and visionary set of policy initiatives for the next year that advance the cause of liberty and prosperity. JMI [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 3, 2019 CONTACT: Logan Elizabeth Padgett lpadgett@jamesmadison.org (850)386-3131 JMI Releases Study Examining the Effect of Local Impact Fees and Land-use Regulations on the Cost of Housing in Florida TALLAHASSEE- Today, The James Madison Institute released a new policy study that analyzes the effects that impact fees [...]
