Florida Policy Project

Best Practices. Better Outcomes.

Unbiased research to provide best policy solutions for Florida and beyond.

ABOUT US

The Florida Policy Project (FPP) is a non-profit, non-partisan research institute.

The Florida Policy Project advances evidence-based policies to improve the lives of Floridians. We conduct rigorous research and provide education on critical issues such as criminal justice reform, property insurance, transportation, and housing. Our work fosters collaboration and informed decision-making, grounded in academic rigor and integrity, and informed by diverse perspectives to achieve better outcomes. The Florida Policy Project is supported by individuals, foundations, and corporations and does not accept government funds or contributions that could influence the outcomes of its research.

The overarching mission of FPP is to positively influence the quality of life for Florida residents and guests.

“Having served Florida constituents for the past 10 plus years, I am hyper-aware of the need for intelligent data-driven research that will help educate both the general public and our elected officials so they can make informed decisions before they vote on legislation.” 

– Jeff Brandes

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Jeff Brandes: The paradox of safety — how cheap flood insurance drives us closer to danger

Imagine, for a moment, standing on the pristine shores of Florida’s Gulf Coast, where the sand meets the endless blue of the ocean. It’s a ...
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Florida’s condo crisis: Is it bad enough to call a special legislative session?

The unintended consequences of the state’s new law designed to ensure the safety of condo buildings is being felt throughout the state. While the vast ...
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The great contradictions of the real estate market moving into 2025

As 2025 approaches, the U.S. real estate market is marked by contradictions that are leaving many confused. Mortgage rates, rental patterns, homeownership dreams, and housing ...
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Condo inspection laws need amending to avoid catastrophe

The tragic collapse of the Champlain Towers South condo in Surfside in June 2021 was a defining moment for Florida. Ninety-eight people died, and the ...
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Hurricane Milton’s insurance impact on Facing South Florida

Jim DeFede interviews former State Senator and FPP Founder Jeff Brandes about the economic effects Hurricane Milton might have in Florida, particularly the state’s insurance ...
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FOX13’s Good Day, Tampa Bay

Condo owners in Florida are now faced with rising costs. After the deadly surfside condo collapse in South Florida, the state legislature passed a measure ...
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Inmate deaths rise in Leon County Jail amid national concerns over prisoner care

The Leon County Detention Facility has reported six inmate deaths since the beginning of 2024, five of which occurred since April, according to WFSU. Read ...
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‘They don’t want the smell of the devil’s lettuce’: DeSantis and Trump war over weed

Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis are fighting once again — this time over Florida’s ballot initiative seeking to legalize marijuana use for adults in their ...
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