Recent Research: Budgets and Taxes

The Leaflet - Thanksgiving & Capitalism

John Nothdurft
November 23, 2011

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

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.

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: Oklahoma Income Tax Elimination

John Nothdurft
October 25, 2011

Lawmakers in Oklahoma are saying tax reform involving the reduction of personal income tax rates will be one of the top priorities this upcoming legislative session.

Research & Commentary: Commuter Tax Subsidies

Matthew Glans
September 21, 2011

With the price of fuel on the rise in recent years, millions of American workers are paying more attention to the growing cost of commuting to work.

Research & Commentary: Lowering Idaho’s Corporate Tax Rate

Elizabeth Henderson
September 19, 2011

Many business and civic groups, including the Idaho Chamber Alliance, have recommended reducing the state’s 7.6 percent corporate income tax rate.

Research & Commentary: Kansas Income Tax Elimination

Elizabeth Henderson
September 6, 2011

State of Kansas Budget Director Steve Anderson has expressed hope the state legislature will approve a bill to eliminate the state’s personal income tax over time.

Research & Commentary: Pennsylvania Liquor Privatization

Elizabeth Henderson
August 1, 2011

Pennsylvania House Majority Leader Mike Turzai recently introduced House Bill 11, which would privatize the state’s liquor sales.

Five Things to Consider Before Raising Tobacco Taxes: A Review of the Research

Eli Lehrer
July 25, 2011

Tobacco use poses well-known health risks. Smokers, on average, die earlier than nonsmokers.