• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Submit News
  • Contact Us

Capital Soup

Florida News Straight From the Source

  • Soup Du Jour
  • People
  • Government
  • Campaign
  • Business
  • Education
  • Insights
  • Video
You are here: Home / Archives for Fiscal Conservatism

Fiscal Conservatism

The James Madison Institute Highlights Importance of Fiscal Conservatism During Florida Thrift Week

Posted on January 19, 2018

Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis, along with Governor Rick Scott and members of the Florida Cabinet, signed a resolution declaring January 17-23, 2018 as “Florida Thrift Week.” Since 2012, when The James Madison Institute (JMI) first brought “Thrift Week” back to the state, this resolution has been signed to renew the teaching of thrift to all Floridians, with a focus on how to wisely earn, save, spend, and give one’s resources.
“Fifty percent of Americans lack a rainy-day fund and nearly 20 percent spend more than their income,” said CFO Jimmy Patronis. “The importance of saving money is deeply rooted in American history and I am proud to sponsor a resolution that renews this historic educational movement. I encourage Floridians to practice thrift each day and strive for financial success.”
The thrift education movement began in 1916 during World War I. National Thrift Week became an annual celebration in honor of the birthday of Benjamin Franklin, America’s foremost thrift advocate.
“It’s important for Floridians to embrace the founding principles and timeless wisdom that our forefathers wove into the tapestry of the American Dream,” said JMI President and CEO Dr. Bob McClure. “Benjamin Franklin recognized that it is just as important for citizens to have economic independence, from the burdens debt and financial uncertainty, as it is to have political freedom if they wish to experience the reality of our nation’s dream.”
Throughout January, JMI will be sharing Benjamin Franklin’s thrift-related wisdom. At the month in celebration of thrift, JMI will visit area schools in North Florida with Lloyd Wheeler, an accomplished Ben Franklin reenactor, who will educate students in Benjamin Franklin’s timeless principles of thrift and economic freedom.

Filed Under: Soup Du Jour Tagged With: Fiscal Conservatism, Florida Thrift Week, james madison institute

Primary Sidebar

    Submit News    

Democratic Lawmakers Condemn GOP Legislation Targeting Civil Rights Protests

Prominent Democratic lawmakers on Thursday sharply condemned Republican-backed legislation filed for the … [Read More...] about Democratic Lawmakers Condemn GOP Legislation Targeting Civil Rights Protests

MEGA MILLIONS jackpot increases to $625 million ahead of tonight’s draw

MEGA MILLIONS® and POWERBALL® Combined Jackpots climb to $1.1 Billion! Players have a chance to win big this … [Read More...] about MEGA MILLIONS jackpot increases to $625 million ahead of tonight’s draw

Southeast Florida Behavioral Health Network Partners with Law Enforcement to Reduce Opioid Deaths

In response to the rising opioid epidemic, Southeast Florida Behavioral Health Network is working with the … [Read More...] about Southeast Florida Behavioral Health Network Partners with Law Enforcement to Reduce Opioid Deaths

Keep in Touch

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Twitter

Newsletter signup

Stay in the loop! Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to receive a brief recap of the week's most popular stories.

Footer

News

  • Soup Du Jour
  • People
  • Government
  • Campaign
  • Business
  • Education
  • Insights
  • Video

About Us 

  • About
  • Advertise
  • Submit News
  • Contact Us

Keep in Touch

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Twitter

Copyright © 2021
Terms & Conditions

© Copyright 2021 Capital Soup · All Rights Reserved ·