Buyers and sellers are able to make informed decisions and act in a manner best suiting their needs — this is free market capitalism at its core. One of the single most fundamental elements of our economic success is the notion of property rights. Combined with free market capitalism and [...]
By Christian Cámara Click here to read the full PDF. INTRODUCTION Florida’s pro-growth business environment, as well as its climate, low taxes, and position as the gateway to Latin America have encouraged the flow of people and capital into the state and created enviable levels of economic and population growth. [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 11, 2021 CONTACT: Logan Elizabeth Padgett lpadgett@jamesmadison.org (850)386-3131 STATEMENT RELEASE: JMI Releases 2022 Policy Priorities Today, The James Madison Institute released its 2022 Policy Priorities, which detail a robust and visionary set of initiatives for the next year that reinforce our principles of limited government and [...]
Click here to read the full list of JMI's 2022 Policy Priorities! 2022 JMI Policy Priorities The Future IS Florida… Turning the page from 2020 to 2021, it wouldn’t have been out of line to feel a sense of relief or optimism for the onset of a new year and [...]
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, [...]
Click here to read PDF version. Expanded Education Choice for K-12 Students Made scholarships available to 61,000 more middle-income families Retained priority of serving neediest students first Eliminated burdensome requirement of prior-public school enrollment Eased charter school approval process to prevent local authorities from blocking competition Improved Civics Education Strengthened [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 30, 2021 CONTACT Logan Elizabeth Padgett 850-386-3131 The James Madison Institute Applauds the Florida Legislature on 2021 Session Accomplishments Tallahassee- With the passage of a $101.5 billion state budget, the Florida Legislature concluded the 2021 session and adjourned “sine die” Friday afternoon. We congratulate Speaker Chris [...]
By Sal Nuzzo April 6, 2021 It’s a tragedy that hurts families, small businesses, homeowners, and everyday Floridians. f it’s a day that ends in “Y,” then it’s a day that we are dealing with frivolous and fraudulent litigation in Florida. From sinkholes to water damage to auto glass — [...]
Click here to read the 2021 Policy Priorities PDF. 2021 JMI Policy Priorities Back on Track It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to suggest that “nobody saw 2020 coming.” In a year in which the impeachment of the President of the United States (in an election year) was not even in [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 7, 2020 CONTACT: Logan Elizabeth Padgett lpadgett@jamesmadison.org (850)386-3131 STATEMENT RELEASE: JMI Releases 2021 Policy Priorities Today, The James Madison Institute released its 2021 Policy Priorities detailing a robust and visionary set of policy initiatives for the next year that advance the cause of liberty and prosperity. [...]
