According to a new Emerson College Polling of Florida, after the Economy (27%), housing affordability (16%) ranks as the 'most important issue facing Florida.'

Elected officials and civic leaders should take note.
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Jeff Brandes Florida Policy Project We are proud to support this event. Thank you Florida Policy Project!

Excited to announce the Florida Housing Summit hosted by Florida Policy Project! Join us in St. Petersburg, May 1st with industry leaders, policymakers, & experts as we discuss a blueprint for making housing more affordable. Don't miss out! Register now: bit.ly/2024-HousingSu……

(1/7) During a multi-year investigation called Operation Rubicon, it was discovered that deceptive public adjusters in Florida have been using fraudulent strategies, including fabricated water damage claims.

#Florida has highest inflation rate in U.S. tallahassee.com/story/news/loc… via C. A. Bridges

.Jeff Brandes' Florida Policy Project points to housing vouchers to help address Florida's affordable housing crisis

Reporting by Janelle Irwin Taylor

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Jeff Brandes’ Florida Policy Project points to housing vouchers to help address Florida’s affordable housing crisis dlvr.it/T5KGH2

Excited to announce the Florida Housing Summit hosted by Florida Policy Project! Join us in St. Petersburg, May 1st with industry leaders, policymakers, & experts as we discuss a blueprint for making housing more affordable. Don't miss out! Register now: bit.ly/2024-HousingSu……

A true gentleman and leader in our community for decades. Coach Dudley was a teacher to thousands, coach to hundreds and friend to all. Rest in peace my dear friend.

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If VA can do it, why can't FL? Virginia puts independent prison oversight office into law Florida Department of Corrections Jeff Brandes Florida Senate Sen. Dennis Baxley Danny Burgess @SenJonMartin Sen. Jason Pizzo Darryl Rouson Senator Victor M. Torres, Jr. Florida Cares Corey Simon Jennifer Bradley
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“Right On Crime and other conservative reform groups draw on religious traditions that stress repentance and forgiveness, plus a deep concern over government expansion and waste”

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Florida's 'pay-to-stay' policy means ex-inmates owe $50/day for their prison time, affecting their futures long after release. Shelby’s story highlights the struggle for those seeking a second chance. It’s time for reform! #CriminalJusticeReform abcactionnews.com/news/local-new…

FPP Founder Jeff Brandes is at the 2024 Urban Land Institute summit this week in Tampa and will run a question-and-answer session regarding Florida’s property insurance crisis and how it is impacting thousands of real estate agents and homeowners! baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/…

Florida's 'pay-to-stay' policy means ex-inmates owe $50/day for their prison time, affecting their futures long after release. Shelby’s story highlights the struggle for those seeking a second chance. It’s time for reform! #CriminalJusticeReform abcactionnews.com/news/local-new…

“Parole offers individuals a path to earn their way home, and the data proves it works and continues well into the future. Bottom line, parole supports our shared goal of safe Mississippi communities,” writes ROC Director Scott E. Peyton in today’s Magnolia Tribune #msleg FWD.us…

Smart piece by ⁦Timothy Head⁩ of ⁦Faith & Freedom⁩
Rethinking Tennessee Justice to Put Us on a Path to Public Safety and Fiscal Responsibility - Tennessee Star tennesseestar.com/commentary/com…

'America needs more plumbers, and Gen Z is answering the call... Enrollment in vocational training programs is surging as overall enrollment in community colleges and four-year institutions has fallen.' (no paywall) #muniland wsj.com/lifestyle/care…

When 460 knots just isn't fast enough...

We've been cruising the globe at basically the same speed since the 1960s. Faster would be nicer, so what are the challenges facing hypersonic airliners?

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Lots of thank you’s for yesterday, Sen Jeff Brandes & Jay Trumbull Jr. for being my partners, Speakers Jose Oliva Chris Sprowls & Paul Renner for keeping it alive. Thanks to Andrew Lampasone of Andrew Lampasone for opening his doors (cave) for us. Ryan 📸 #FreeTheGrapes 🍇