Barnett Young Leaders Center
The Carol and Barney Barnett Young Leaders Center houses our JMI Internship Program. A diverse group of students gather at the JMI headquarters each semester to assist in all departments ranging from communications and policy, to development and events. Students are introduced to JMI’s mission and principles while gaining valuable knowledge and experience that furthers them in their career pursuits. To apply for the internship program, click here.
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Treat all K-12 students in Florida with fairness and equity
William Mattox Throughout America, a very important – and highly racialized – conversation is taking place about overcoming injustice. Here in Florida, that conversation has often gone in a markedly different and very promising direction. And schoolchildren of color are among the greatest beneficiaries. The conversation in Florida, at least [...]
No, the federal seizure of Colonial Pipeline ransomware payments did not ‘break’ Bitcoin
By Andrea O'Sullivan Whenever Bitcoin makes news, there is usually a good amount of confusion amid the headlines. This is the case with the recent story about the Colonial Pipeline ransomware hack. It is fantastic that pipeline billing operations have since resumed, and that federal agents have recovered much of the ill-gotten funds. But it [...]
STATEMENT RELEASE: The James Madison Institute Releases 2021 Legislative Wrap-Up
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 7, 2021 CONTACT Logan Elizabeth Padgett 850-386-3131 THE JAMES MADISON INSTITUTE RELEASES 2021 LEGISLATIVE WRAP-UP TALLAHASSEE – Today, The James Madison Institute (JMI) released their “2021 Legislative Wrap-Up” along with a statement praising Governor DeSantis and legislative leaders for adopting initiatives from all of JMI’s policy priorities, [...]