Recent Research: Education

The Leaflet - The Amazon tax goes to Congress

John Nothdurft
December 1, 2011

I hope everyone had a fun- and food-filled Thanksgiving!

The Leaflet - Thanksgiving & Capitalism

John Nothdurft
November 23, 2011

Before free markets were established, the colonists had nothing for which to be thankful. ...

Research & Commentary: Harkin-Enzi NCLB Reauthorization

Joy Pullmann
November 22, 2011

The U.S. Senate is considering an 860-page bill and 868-page amendment by Sens. Tom Harkin (D-IA) and Mike Enzi (R-WY) to reauthorize No Child Left Behind.

The Leaflet - U.S. Supreme Court Will Review 3 PPACA Cases

John Nothdurft
November 17, 2011

On Monday the U.S. Supreme Court issued an order granting review in three cases regarding the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).

The Leaflet - Mixed Election Results From States

John Nothdurft
November 17, 2011

This week was election week for lawmakers in Louisiana, Mississippi, New Jersey, and Virginia.

Research & Commentary: President Obama’s Student Loan Executive Order

Joy Pullmann
November 9, 2011

President Barack Obama announced in October 2011 he will issue an executive order changing the federal student loan system.

The Leaflet - Learning From Massachusetts' Exchange

John Nothdurft
November 3, 2011

Welcome to the inaugural edition of The Leaflet, a weekly policy roundup produced for lawmakers by The Heartland Institute’s government relations department.

Research & Commentary: Iowa Education Overhaul

Joy Pullmann
November 1, 2011

Iowa’s governor and lieutenant governor have released a preliminary blueprint for “systemic” education reforms designed to make Iowa the nation’s top education state and enable Iowans to compete be