Recent Research

Research & Commentary: Montana Medicaid Expansion

Kendall Antekeier
January 22, 2013

As states begin implementing provisions of the federal health care law, many, such as Montana, are still debating whether to expand their Medicaid programs in order to receive a larger federal subs

The Common Core: A Poor Choice For States

Joy Pullmann
January 22, 2013

Common Core State Standards for K-12 schools were adopted without debate by every state but Alaska, Nebraska, Texas, and Virginia in 2010, part of the price of getting federal dollars under the Oba

The Leaflet - Meet Your Very Own Think Tank!

John Nothdurft
January 17, 2013

One of the great privileges I have in working for Heartland is the opportunity to help elected officials at all level

Research & Commentary: Minnesota Millionaire Tax Hikes

Matthew Glans
January 16, 2013

Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton has proposed a new top marginal tax rate for high-income-earners several times.

Research & Commentary: Massachusetts Public Pensions and the Assumed Rate of Return Update

Matthew Glans
January 10, 2013

In Massachusetts, as in many other states and municipalities across the country, the high cost of traditional defined-benefit public pensions has become an important issue as unfunded liabilities h

Research & Commentary: Illinois Hydraulic Fracturing Moratorium

Taylor Smith
January 9, 2013

With the Illinois legislature back in session, representatives of the oil and gas industry and environmental activists are directing their attention to Senate Bill 3280, an amendment to the Oil and

Policy Tip Sheet: Kansas Renewable Energy Mandate

Taylor Smith
January 9, 2013

Kansas Renewable Energy Mandate
January 9, 2013

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Research & Commentary: Missouri Parent Trigger

Joy Pullmann
January 7, 2013

Missouri legislators are considering an education reform that has garnered significant national attention: the Parent Trigger.

Uranium Mining in Virginia: Environmental and Safety Considerations

Jay Lehr, Ph.D.
January 4, 2013

A new report written by one of the nation’s leading authorities on groundwater hydrology and nuclear energy says uranium mining in Virginia can take place safely and with minimal environmental impa