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Are we as divided as the media tells us? Answer that question and more at the upcoming showing of UNDIVIDE US.

You won't want to miss this film at the Challenger IMAX Theater on September 6th at 5:30 p.m. with us and The Village Square - Tallahassee.

Secure your free tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/undivide-us-in-tallahassee-fl-tickets-869506867447?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

The global tech race is on. 🏃‍♀️💨

How can the U.S. maintain and expand our technological leadership long term?

Learn how in American Edge Project's latest policy piece:

AEP Unveils Comprehensive Economic Policy Framework to Secure U.S. Innovation Leadership - American Edge Project The American Edge Project, a coalition of nearly two dozen domestic organizations, today released a new study, “Unleashing American Innovation: A Policy Roadmap To Win The Global Tech Race.” [...]Read More...

Happy back to school season to all Floridians!

Let us know if you’re utilizing different educational options to help your children thrive.

"For years, the U.S. government has been hunting for something elusive: an antitrust win in federal court against the country’s largest and most innovative tech companies."

Great piece by Dr. Edward Longe and Turner Loesel on the Google antitrust lawsuit:

The DOJ Gets a Win, Consumers Could Lose Out - James Madison Institute August 12, 2024 Edward Longe and Turner Loesel For years, the U.S. government has been hunting for something...

Have you taken a look at our 2024 Florida Amendment Guide yet?

Learn more about amendment 1 and find the full 2024 Amendment Guide here: https://jamesmadison.org/2024-florida-amendment-guide/

"Last year, Forbes placed the Sunshine State second in its most scammed states index." 🤯

Check out this fantastic new piece by Dr. Edward Longe and Doug Wheeler in Tallahassee Democrat on how Florida can address the scam epidemic:

Why we must address Florida’s scam epidemic Many lawmakers don’t understand just how complex the organized criminal elements of this epidemic are.

"The judicial branch checked executive overreach and restored the proper balance between the three branches of government, as our founding generation intended." 🔥 — Edward Longe

Sixth Circuit 🤝 protecting against government overreach:

Government Overreach Meets The Sixth Circuit - James Madison Institute August 9, 2024 When our founding generation established this republic, their perennial fear was that one branch of...

We are officially a month away from the showing of UNDIVIDE US! Have you secured your tickets yet?

Join us and The Village Square - Tallahassee at the Challenger IMAX Theater on September 6th at 5:30 p.m. to watch UNDIVIDE US and engage in a post-film discussion.

Tickets are free and all are welcome to join: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/undivide-us-in-tallahassee-fl-tickets-869506867447?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

The 2024 Florida Amendment Guide is now LIVE! This guide will give you an unbiased description of all six ballot initiatives with what a yes or no vote means.

Find the full guide in English, Spanish, and as a one-pager through the link below.

https://jamesmadison.org/2024-florida-amendment-guide/

"To address this spike in demand, policymakers need to implement forward-thinking strategies that will allow the country’s energy infrastructure to keep pace with technological advancements and our insatiable appetite for power." 🔥 Turner Loesel, JMI Policy Associate

Read more on how to handle data center growth here:

Data Centers Face an Uncertain Future - James Madison Institute July 31, 2024 For nearly three decades, the U.S. has experienced gradual growth in energy demand, with demand...

Happy Birthday, Milton Friedman!

Thank you for your ever-applicable wisdom.

Looking for a way to support local Tallahassee kids aiming to be entrepreneurs? Now is your chance!

Early Learning Coalition of the Big Bend is hosting the Kidpreneur Market where 25 kid-owned businesses will sell their products they developed over a summer learning program.

This event starts at 5:30 p.m. on August 6 at the Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship with an awards dinner held immediately afterwards. Purchase your tickets for the awards dinner here:

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Mark your calendars! JMI is partnering with The Village Square - Tallahassee to bring you a free showing of the film UNDIVIDE US.

Join us September 6th at 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the Challenger IMAX Theater in Tallahassee. Secure your seat here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/undivide-us-in-tallahassee-fl-tickets-869506867447?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

"Unfortunately, while it masquerades as a teen online safety bill, KOSA would strip away the First Amendment protections that Americans hold dear."

🔥 new piece from Edward Longe in The Washington Times on the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA):

Under ruse of protecting kids, Congress tries to join the global censorship regime In just seven months, governments worldwide have launched a coordinated assault on digital free speech, signaling a global trend toward regulating online discourse.

JMI is excited to announce an addition to our team! Doug Wheeler is our new director of the George Gibbs Center for Economic Prosperity.

We're excited to see all he will accomplish for freedom in Florida. Learn more about Doug here: https://jamesmadison.org/jmi-adds-new-director-of-the-george-gibbs-center-for-economic-prosperity/

"Preventing our streets and highways from being overwhelmed is a larger challenge than most Floridians realize."

🔥 new piece by Robert Poole with Reason Foundation discussing a switch from a gas tax to a per-mile charging system:

How Florida Highways Can Keep Up with Growth - James Madison Institute July 9, 2024Bob Poole Florida is now America’s third-largest state by population, and in 2023 we had the...

"'Oops. Jk. My bad,' Fauci and other officials now say."

Check out this piece by Dr. Bob McClure and Collin Roberts, JMI intern, in Real Clear Health on the government's actions during the pandemic:

Things My Daughters Used to Say When my daughters were in middle school, their playful banter and petty squabbles were often punctuated with dismissive expressions such as “whatever,” “just kidding,” and

Happy independence day from all of us at JMI! We hope you all have a wonderful day celebrating this great country. 🇺🇸

Ben is still just as relevant today as he was in 1776. The real question is, would he be as proud of America today as he was then?

Today we celebrate 20 years of our fearless leader, Bob McClure, as President and CEO of JMI. His leadership and dedication to the Institute does not go unnoticed and we are thankful for his 20 years of service. Congratulations, Dr. McClure! Some photos of Bob through the years as we reminisce on 20 years...

Shocker, most of your favorite July fourth foods are hit by inflation again this year. The exception? Chicken breasts (those went down 🤪). Check out more stats from the American Farm Bureau Federation here: https://www.fb.org/market-intel/record-high-july-4th-cookout-costs-inflation-hits-the-backyard

The full photo album for the 2024 Florida Tech and Innovation Summit is LIVE!

Click here to find all the photos: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBx8XX

Wise words from our very own, Edward Longe. For students to enjoy the opportunities available to them, they have to have network connectivity to access those programs.

Thank you to all who joined us at our 2024 Florida Tech and Innovation Summit — this year was definitely one to remember!

Check out a few of our favorite photos from the week. (Stay tuned for more photos to come soon.😉)

"Section 230 has created the internet we know today, where ideas, innovation, and information can flow freely" 👏

Read more on how Section 230 is still important:

Section 230 and The End of The Internet? - James Madison Institute June 11, 2024 Few words evoke more controversy in American politics than the 26 that make up Section...

There is one more week until the 2024 Florida Tech and Innovation Summit!

Join JMI, Jeb Bush, and other brilliant thought leaders in Coral Gables to discuss the integration of tech and education.

Register here: https://jamesmadison.org/techsummit2024/

"Claims that modifying or sunsetting Section 230 will be a silver bullet ignores the reality that these changes will lead to more censorship online, not less."

Check out this new piece by Edward Longe on the importance of Section 230:

Section 230 and The End of The Internet? - James Madison Institute June 11, 2024 Few words evoke more controversy in American politics than the 26 that make up Section...

Explore why state governments should prioritize investment in cybersecurity initiatives through our tech summit panel with Patrick Hedger, Caden Rosenbaum, Representative Brad Yeager, and Maureen Flatley!

Register for the 2024 Florida Tech and Innovation Summit here: https://jamesmadison.org/techsummit2024/

Today marks the 80th anniversary of the Allied forces storming the beaches of Normandy. The courage and sacrifice seen that day should never be forgotten.

The 2024 Florida Tech and Innovation Summit is officially two weeks away, June 18-19! Will we see you there?

You won’t want to miss this fantastic panel with Cindy Wright, Erika Donalds, Representative Giovanni Capriglione, and William Mattox: https://jamesmadison.org/techsummit2024/