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How do you stretch Governor DeSantis’ $96.6B Budget as far as possible? Use Evidence-Based Policymaking to Guide Decisions.

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A new LeRoy Collins Institute report highlights strategic
approaches to help guide better state policy and budget decisions

The LeRoy Collins Institute today released its latest research report, “Better Choices: Evidence-Based Policymaking Can Improve Florida’s Outcomes,” examining Florida’s current policy and budgeting decisions and the success of evidence-based policymaking in other states. [Read more…] about How do you stretch Governor DeSantis’ $96.6B Budget as far as possible? Use Evidence-Based Policymaking to Guide Decisions.

Statement from LeRoy Collins Institute Regarding the Constitutional Revision Commission

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“As the 2020 Florida Legislative Session comes to a close, we are heartened that the Constitutional Revision Commission (CRC) will not be abolished, but know our challenges are far from over. [Read more…] about Statement from LeRoy Collins Institute Regarding the Constitutional Revision Commission

Leroy Collins Institute releases study on Florida charter schools

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The Leroy Collins Institute today released a study on Florida’s charter schools that analyzes the trends in racial and economic diversity, accountability, innovation, and transparency, and provides recommendations for how Florida charter schools can improve. [Read more…] about Leroy Collins Institute releases study on Florida charter schools

Constitution Revision Commission should be kept, new Leroy Collins Institute survey show

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New Survey Shows Majority of Floridians Are Against
Abolishment of Florida’s Constitution revision Commission

While the Florida legislature seems on track to abolish the Constitution Revision Commission (CRC), a new survey released today by the LeRoy Collins Institute shows the majority of Floridians do not agree. [Read more…] about Constitution Revision Commission should be kept, new Leroy Collins Institute survey show

The Leroy Collins Institute supports change, not abolishing, the Florida Constitution Revision Commission

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The LeRoy Collins Institute Board of Directors February 28th meeting urged the Florida legislature to change, but not abolish, the Constitution Revision Commission (CRC). [Read more…] about The Leroy Collins Institute supports change, not abolishing, the Florida Constitution Revision Commission

LeRoy Collins Institute Renews Eight Board Members

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The LeRoy Collins Institute today announced eight board members have agreed to serve another three-year term with the nonpartisan statewide organization, signaling a continued commitment to researching, developing and promoting forward-thinking public policies to solve key issues facing Floridians. [Read more…] about LeRoy Collins Institute Renews Eight Board Members