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Opinion

    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • January 1, 2021
Word for 2021: Anthem

Taken from Ayn Rand’s 1937 novella, it stands as a warning to reject the spread of collectivism.

  • Opinion
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • November 11, 2020
What’s at stake: Every future election

To the good: Florida’s election system is the gold standard, and Floridians stand strong for freedom.

  • Opinion
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • October 29, 2020
Election: Who’s the best CEO to run the US?

If we were voting on hiring a CEO, the choice is clear. But actually, it’s a vote of you or the group.

  • Opinion
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • October 7, 2020
Complicated amendments include taxes, veteran issues

Some key backers of amendments up for a vote remain in the background.

  • Opinion
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • October 2, 2020
2020 Election Recommendations: The amendments

As always, many of the proposed constitutional amendments sound good. But they aren’t.

  • Opinion
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • September 3, 2020
It won’t be a ‘V’ recovery

The $8.3 billion going to Florida and $1 billion going to Gulf Coast counties for COVID-19 relief will do little to trigger a quick recovery. The crux of Florida’s recovery hinges on boosting demand and assuring visitors Florida is safe again.

  • Opinion
  • By Adrian Moore and Steven Gassenberger
  • August 11, 2020
Time running short for Florida's underperforming pensions

State pension plan administrators have been slow to investment assumptions. That could be a costly delay.

  • Opinion
    By
  • Adrian Moore
  • May 29, 2020
How do economists think the economy will recover?

Some believe the recession could be short-lived, with technology a big help.

  • Opinion
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • April 29, 2020
The reopen debate: ‘You’re not the boss of me’

No one really knows what is the best path forward — not President Trump, not Gov. DeSantis. But given the option to reopen, we’ll figure out what’s best.

  • Opinion
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • April 14, 2020
Economic shutdown: don’t forget the other 99%.

One-size-fits-all shutdowns don’t make sense. Public officials should shift their focus to reopening the economy.

  • Opinion
  • By Matt Walsh and Joel Schleicher
  • March 22, 2020
Plea to Gov. DeSantis: Give the state economic hope

This is now a two-front war. Unless there is decisive action, Florida’s economy is facing an epic catastrophe.

  • Opinion
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • February 21, 2020
We can verify this: E-Verify is not a fix

Leave us alone. Let us do what we do in peace.

  • Opinion
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • February 6, 2020
Dropping licenses will boost economy

The racket of requiring occupational licenses protects existing businesses more than it protects consumers.

  • Opinion
    By
  • Denise Federer
  • January 17, 2020
Create harmony in a conflicted leadership team

Personality clashes don’t have to mark the end of a leader’s tenure.

  • Opinion
    By
  • Adrian Moore
  • January 10, 2020
Bending the numbers for Benderson Park

How trustworthy are indirect economic benefits?

  • Opinion
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