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Matt Walsh
April 28, 2021

Beware of the hidden, insidious tax: inflation

Food prices are rising 8% to 10% a month for restaurants. Don’t blame the suppliers. Blame the Washington looters for printing too much money.

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Matt Walsh
March 25, 2021

The bill that can save Florida’s economy

Rising property insurance rates are on the verge of popping Florida’s housing bubble and the economy — all because of lawsuits. SB 76 can save the state.

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Matt Walsh
January 7, 2021

State GOP legislators don’t do what they preach

On the issue of public notice, Florida GOP lawmakers are hypocrites. They say they’re for less government, more transparency and free enterprise. That’s not what they do.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Matt Walsh
October 7, 2020

Complicated amendments include taxes, veteran issues

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

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Matt Walsh
October 2, 2020

2020 Election Recommendations: The amendments

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

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Matt Walsh
September 3, 2020

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Beware of the hidden, insidious tax: inflation

The bill that can save Florida’s economy

State GOP legislators don’t do what they preach

Word for 2021: Anthem

What’s at stake: Every future election

Election: Who’s the best CEO to run the US?

Complicated amendments include taxes, veteran issues

2020 Election Recommendations: The amendments

It won’t be a ‘V’ recovery

Time running short for Florida's underperforming pensions

How do economists think the economy will recover?

The reopen debate: ‘You’re not the boss of me’

Economic shutdown: don’t forget the other 99%.

Plea to Gov. DeSantis: Give the state economic hope

We can verify this: E-Verify is not a fix

Work starts on Naples apartments as developer secures $45M in financing

$300K Bradenton EDC contract up for vote in Manatee

27 Gulf Coast companies ranked among fastest growing in Southeast

Tampa tire store franchisor rolls into new brands, buys a restaurant

Tickets on sale for Business Observer's flagship event: Top Entrepreneur Luncheon

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