Gulf Coast Dispatch

The James Madison Institute (JMI) has released a statement following the assassination of Charlie Kirk, emphasizing the importance of free speech and civil discourse in American society.

Andrea Jackson, a news anchor and reporter at Fox 35 in Orlando, reported on X that Florida is experiencing a historic decline in auto insurance premiums.

The Florida Chamber of Commerce has announced the top four finalists in its “Coolest Thing Made in Florida” competition.

Paul Renner, former Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives, said in an op-ed that after a decade of significant insurance rate increases, Florida is experiencing declining insurance costs due to legal reforms in 2023 aimed at ending...

The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation has announced that the state's top five auto insurers are projecting an average rate change of -6.5% for 2025, marking a significant decline from previous years.

The Florida Chamber Foundation is expanding its Prosperity Initiative, which aims to address generational childhood poverty in Florida through targeted efforts at the zip code level.

A recent poll conducted by Common Cause Florida indicates that a majority of Floridians are against mid-decade redistricting.

Lauren Melo, a business owner and current member of the Florida House of Representatives, has received an endorsement from the Florida Chamber of Commerce for her candidacy in Senate District 28 for the 2026 election.

Florida Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Mark Wilson spoke on WFSU about the state's progress in technology, manufacturing, and innovation.

A recent statewide poll conducted by the Florida Chamber of Commerce shows that local businesses in Florida continue to receive strong support from voters, and trust in business remains high.

Workers’ compensation insurance rates in Florida could see an average decrease of 6.9 percent for 2026, according to a recent rate filing.

Nick Hopwood, founder of Peak Wealth Management, highlighted that retirees often overlook high insurance and living costs in no-income-tax states, which can outweigh expected tax savings.

The Florida Chamber Foundation recently hosted the Florida Technology & Innovation Solution Summit, bringing together leaders from across the state to discuss strategies for advancing Florida’s position in technology and innovation.

Florida’s election system has undergone major changes over the past two decades, according to a new report from The James Madison Institute.

Emily Duda Buckley has received the endorsement of the Florida Chamber of Commerce for her campaign in House District 38 for the 2026 election.

AgIntel has been named the winner of the first Florida Chamber Foundation Technology and Innovation Summit Innovation Pitch Competition.

The Florida Legislature concluded its 2025 regular session on June 16 after extending the session to 105 days.

Senators Rick Scott of Florida and Ted Cruz of Texas have introduced the Fiscal Accountability for Interest on Reserves (FAIR) Act, which aims to end the Federal Reserve’s authority to pay interest on reserve balances.

Protecting American Consumers Together has announced that recent insurance reforms are attracting more property insurers to Florida, according to the Florida Chamber of Commerce.

Statement from the James Madison Institute on the release of the Trump Administration's AI Action Plan The James Madison Institute has expressed its views on the Trump Administration’s recently unveiled AI action plan.