The Smallest Government is Local
Fifteen years ago, “republican” and “small government” were practically synonyms. Now? Not so much …
In response, there’s been an outburst of support for Home Rule. Here’s a roundup of some of this sess...
Abandoned, Dirty, Lifeless: Is This the Future?
It’s the year 2805. The earth is abandoned and covered with trash. There’s no sign of life apart from a cockroach and a robotic trash compactor dutifully organizing our centuries of waste.
I...
Home Rule Rules the 2018 Florida Midterm Election
The 2018 Election is over … finally.
Now we can take a break from knocking doors and waving signs and focus instead on the things we all agree on: like the fact that SNL’s Pete Davidson owed Congressman-elec...
Trust in Washington Nears Historic Low
The answer? Localism.
That’s according to a paper published by the American Enterprise Institute. The authors survey the evolution of Americans’ views about government. The findings show trust ...
Can ‘Localism’ Restore Sanity to U.S. Politics?
This piece by Gracy Olmstead - a frequent writer for The American Conservative, National Review, The Weekly Standard and The Washington Post - appeared in the New York Times on April 11th, 2018.
Can ‘Localis...
The Experts Weigh In
With the 2018 legislative session in full swing, we knew you’d be curious about the policies and politics driving Tallahassee’s agenda. Last month, we conducted a survey to find out which question...
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Florida’s 2018 legislative session is underway!
What does Tallahassee have in store for you? Curious about the policies and politics driving this year’s session?
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Florida’s Local Holiday Traditions
By Keep It Local Florida
Florida is home to 67 counties and over 400 cities, towns and villages—each with a unique local character. Looking for proof? Look no further than the distinct holida...
Video Feature: “Decide Local”
Today, we “eat local,” “drink local” and “buy local.”
So, shouldn’t we “decide local,” too?
Ultimately, local government is self-government—and it’s at the heart of our American Experiment. Check out thi...
Local History Comes Alive With New App
By Keep It Local, Florida
You’re gazing at the iconic Hotel Stewart as the sound of a steam locomotive whistles faintly in the distance. Moments later, you’re nearly swept up in a clatter of hooves as ...