Gulf Coast Dispatch

As businesses face economic uncertainty, the Florida Chamber Foundation has released its 2025 Florida Business & Economic Mid-Year Report.

Dr. Ralph Massullo, founder and president of a dermatology practice in Lecanto, has received an endorsement from the Florida Chamber of Commerce for the Senate District 11 special election. Dr. Massullo has been practicing medicine for over three...

The James Madison Institute has published a new policy brief focused on data centers.

The Foundation for Florida’s Future has released a statement recognizing the new leadership of the Florida State Board of Education.

The Florida Chamber of Commerce has released its 2025 How They Voted publication, Distinguished Advocates, and Legislative Report Card.

Today, the James Madison Institute (JMI) released its "2025 Legislative Wrap-Up," which details significant policy achievements from the 2025 legislative session.

TALLAHASSEE — The James Madison Institute has announced the appointment of Emma Rose Graddy as its new Media Relations Manager.

Florida's 2025 Legislative Session concluded with a focus on education policies, according to Patricia Levesque, Executive Director of the Foundation for Florida’s Future.

When Florida embarked on its education reform journey over two decades ago, the state was guided by a strong belief: every child, regardless of income, background, or location, deserves access to an excellent education.

On July 4, President Donald J. Trump signed House Resolution 1, known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, into law.

The Florida Chamber Leadership Cabinet on Safety, Health, and Sustainability has announced the appointment of John Doolittle as Director of the Florida Chamber Health Council.

The Florida Chamber of Commerce and Foundation announced that the state's third-grade reading scores have increased by two percentage points, now reaching 57%.

Patricia Levesque, Executive Director of the Foundation for Florida’s Future, has commented on the recent results from Florida's statewide student assessments.

The Florida Chamber Foundation, in collaboration with Helios Education Foundation, has introduced the Florida Talent Center Data Hub.

The Federal Reserve continues to navigate the economic landscape with its dual mandate of maintaining price stability and achieving maximum employment.

The Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA) has expressed approval of the recent passage of a REINS-style policy in Louisiana, which was led by Senator Reese.

Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush, who now serves as the Chair of the Foundation for Florida’s Future, has expressed his approval of the newly passed Florida budget.

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Rescissions Act of 2025, also known as H.R. 4, which now moves to the Senate for consideration.

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise has introduced the Rescissions Act of 2025, known as H.R. 4, which aims to formalize the Trump administration's rescission request and cut over $9 billion in federal spending.

The Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA) has expressed approval of the Trump administration's renewed focus on health care price transparency.