Jun 14, 2010
Florida Law Stands Up for Charity
Adam Meyerson comments on the passge of recent ACR bill
In today’s Washington Examiner and San Franciso Exmainer, Adam Meyerson, president of the Philantrhopy Roundtable, provides commentary on the recent bill passed in Florida to protect philanthropic giving.
Here’s an excerpt:
“Americans are increasingly worried about government overreach into areas of the economy and society that would have seemed unimaginable just a few years ago. So it is refreshing to see that private-sector leaders in at least one important area—charitable giving—are starting to push back.
Earlier this month, the state of Florida passed a law that actually limits the ability of the state to interfere with its citizens’ private charitable giving. The new law guarantees charitable donors the freedom to give to the charities they care about and in the manner that they think will be most effective.
Overall private giving is likely to increase, to the benefit of all. It’s an encouraging example that other states may soon be following.”
Click here to read the full op-eds:
- Washington Examiner
- San Franciso Exminer