FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 11, 2025
JMI Releases the 2025 Edition of The Journal
TALLAHASSEE – Today, The James Madison Institute (JMI) released the 2025 edition of The Journal, our annual publication of articles from a host of policy areas. The latest edition of The Journal includes 23 individual articles, opinions, narratives, and reflections from industry leaders, policy experts, and JMI staff. As Florida continues to lead the nation, it is our hope that you will see this issue as an insight into the many ways that Florida is at the forefront, modeling free-market and limited government ideals for the nation to follow
This 2025 edition of The Journal includes articles from Senate President Ben Albritton, Florida Representative Toby Overdorf, FCC Commissioner Olivia Britt Trusty, and others.
“As we head into 2026, Florida enters not only another pivotal legislative session but also a consequential midterm election year. The eyes of the nation are on our state, as we continue to set the standard for effective, free-market, limited-government solutions to the issues taxpayers face every day. We hope this edition of The Journal provides a clear look at the bright future we see for the Sunshine State as we strive to keep ‘the Free State of Florida’ a beacon for the nation and the world.” — Dr. J. Robert McClure, President and CEO, The James Madison Institute
“For almost 40 years, JMI has pursued a mission of providing elected leaders and everyday Floridians with objective, timely, and compelling information on policy issues affecting the economy of the Sunshine State. It is our privilege to continue that mission. I would like to thank the many who have made this issue of The Journal one that I am exceedingly proud of.” — Logan Padgett, Senior Vice President, The James Madison Institute
Read the full 2025 edition of The Journal here.
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The James Madison Institute is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to the ideals of limited government, economic freedom, federalism and individual liberty coupled with individual responsibility. The institute conducts research on such issues as criminal justice, health care, taxes and regulatory environments.
