James Madison Institute celebrates inaugural policy Retreat

James Madison Institute (Large)

One of the state’s largest liberty movements gathered this weekend to discuss a broad range of policy ideas at the first Annual James Madison Institute Retreat.

More than 150 JMI members from Florida and throughout the nation joined panels of experts at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn on Thursday, Friday and Saturday to network, share ideas and hear from top policy experts.

Headlining the event was Arthur Brooks, president of the American Enterprise Institute, who shared stories and – as well as calls to action — from his latest book, “The Conservative Heart: How to Build a Fairer, Happier, and More Prosperous America.”

A series of session dialogues, breakout gatherings and Ted-type talks followed special guests such as former Florida House Speaker Will Weatherford; Congressman Ron DeSantis, who is a candidate for U.S. Senate; Democratic state Rep. Katie Edwards of Plantation; David Lawrence, president of The Children’s Movement; Network of Enlightened Women Founder Karin AgnessJulio Fuentes, president of Hispanic CREO; Philanthropy Roundtable President Adam Meyerson; and Jesse Panuccio, executive director of the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity.

Also on the agenda were meetings with several of JMI’s board of directors, regional boards of advisors and research advisory council members.

Promoted as one of the largest liberty movement events in the state, the JMI Annual Retreat joined concerned citizens with experienced leaders to address challenges and share solutions for some of the most pressing issues facing Florida: healthcare, education choice, adult and juvenile justice, innovation vs. regulation and property rights – each with the goal of providing economic opportunities all Floridians.

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