Recent Research: Budgets and Taxes

Research & Commentary: Illinois Cigarette Tax Won't Fix Medicaid

John Nothdurft
May 17, 2012

After raising the state’s personal income and corporate tax last year, Illinois is considering a $1 per pack hike in the state’s cigarette tax.

The Leaflet - Bullying Teachers

John Nothdurft
April 27, 2012

Teachers unions react badly to teachers who don’t fall in line behind them.

The Leaflet - Standing With ALEC

John Nothdurft
April 19, 2012

“Color of Change,” Common Cause, the Center for Media and Democracy, and other extreme leftist groups’ attempts to

The Leaflet - Tax Day Edition

John Nothdurft
April 12, 2012

One of the most dreaded days of the year is approaching … tax day.

Research & Commentary: Subsidies for Renewable Energy in Florida

Matthew Glans,
April 11, 2012

Sometime in the next few days, Florida Gov.

The Leaflet - Supreme Court Edition

John Nothdurft
March 29, 2012

In what has been one of the most anticipated cases in decades, the constitutionality of the Patient Protection and

Real Texas Budget Solutions: 2013 and Beyond

Texans for a Conservative Budget
March 23, 2012

Texas state spending rose 310% between 1990 and 2012, while population growth plus inflation totaled only 132%.Looking to the future, Texas is faced with additional demands on general revenue spend

The Leaflet - PA Bests WV, OH for 'Cracker' Plant

John Nothdurft
March 16, 2012

Last week, The Heartland Institute held a conference call on the policy issues related to the booming natural gas i