The James Madison Institute (JMI) has announced that former Florida Speaker of the House, Paul Renner, will join as a Scholar in Residence. This role will be part of The Durden Center for the Advancement of Liberty at JMI. Renner, who was Speaker from 2022 to 2024, is known for his leadership during the “Session of the Century” in 2023. His tenure included expanding universal Education Savings Accounts, implementing tort reform to stabilize property insurance, protecting public employees from mandatory union membership, and eliminating ESG scoring in Florida.
Dr. Robert McClure, President and CEO of JMI, expressed enthusiasm about Renner’s addition: “Paul Renner’s time as Speaker revolutionized the Sunshine State. He is a principled leader whose fight for economic liberty and free-market advancements aligns with JMI’s mission. We are thrilled to have his wisdom and passion on our team.”
Renner commented on his new position: “JMI has stood for strong free-market values for over 35 years. Their consistent and dedicated influence is seen and felt in Florida and across the country. I look forward to this next chapter of helping Floridians prosper as a Scholar in Residence. We’re just getting started.”
JMI emphasizes its commitment to promoting limited government and free enterprise principles through research on education, technology, healthcare, taxes, and regulatory environments.
