Research and Commentaries
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Research & Commentary: Florida on Verge of Universal Education Choice
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Legislation in the Florida House of Representatives would convert the state’s Family Empowerment Scholarship voucher program into a universal education savings account (ESA) program open to all Sunshine State families. These accounts would cover tuition, fees, and curricula for eligible children at private and parochial schools, as well as tutoring services, transportation costs, textbooks, supplemental course […] -
Research & Commentary: Low-Income South Carolina Families Deserve Education Scholarship Trust Fund
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Legislation making its way through the South Carolina General Assembly would establish the Education Scholarship Trust Fund, an education savings account (ESA) program open to low-income Palmetto State children. These accounts would cover tuition, fees, and curricula for eligible children at private and parochial schools, as well as tutoring services, transportation costs, textbooks, supplemental course materials, […] -
Research & Commentary: Oklahoma Education Freedom Account Program Would Be Game-Changer for Sooner State Families
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Legislation in the Oklahoma Senate would establish the Oklahoma Education Freedom Account Program, an education savings account (ESA) program open to all public-school students in the state. These accounts would cover tuition, fees, and curricula for eligible children at private and parochial schools, as well as educational therapies, transportation costs, textbooks, supplemental course materials, supplemental technological […] -
Research & Commentary: Kansas Senate Bill 50 Champions Individual Free Speech on Social Media Platforms
Publication -Research and Commentaries -The Kansas Senate Committee on Federal and State Affairs will be considering Senate Bill 50 on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, which provides consumer protections by prohibiting censorship of certain speech on social media platforms. The emergence of social media has elevated political dialogue and discourse to a breadth nearly unimaginable a decade ago. When originally developed, these […] -
Research & Commentary: Washington Senate Bill Would Ensure Legislative Oversight of Governor’s Powers
Publication -Research and Commentaries -The Washington legislature is attempting to take a significant swing at gubernatorial emergency powers with Senate Bill 5063, also known as the bipartisan approach to legislative authority necessary in continuing emergencies balance act of 2023. If passed SB 5063 would establish balanced legislative oversight of gubernatorial powers during a declared emergency. SB 5063 stipulates that a […] -
Research & Commentary: West Virginia Could Provide Reduced Graduated Income Tax Rates with New Legislation
Publication -Research and Commentaries -The West Virginia legislature is considering House Bill 2526 new legislation that would reduce the personal income tax and provide reduced graduated income tax rates in the Mountain State. Throughout recent legislative session, many elected officials have turned their sights towards state revenue and budgets. Legislative sessions have been particularly unique following the COVID-19 economic downturn, which […] -
Research & Commentary: Utah Fits All Scholarship Program Would Be Game-Changer for Beehive State Families
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Legislation in the Utah State Legislature would establish the Utah Fits All Scholarship Program, an education savings account (ESA) program open to all public-school students in the state. These accounts would cover tuition, fees, and curricula for eligible children at private and parochial schools, as well as educational therapies, transportation costs, textbooks, supplemental course materials, supplemental […] -
Research & Commentary: Universal ESA Would Be a Game-Changer for Virginia Families
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Legislation in the Virginia House of Delegates would establish the Virginia Education Success Account Program, an education savings account (ESA) program open to all public-school students in the commonwealth. These accounts would cover tuition and fees for eligible children at private and parochial schools, as well as educational therapies, transportation costs, textbooks, supplemental course materials, […] -
Wyoming Legislators Should Avoid Minimum Wage Hikes in 2023
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary Samantha Fillmore explains why minimum wage hikes would be harmful in 2023. -
Wisconsin Legislators Should Avoid Minimum Wage Hikes in 2023
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary Samantha Fillmore explains why minimum wage hikes would be harmful in 2023. -
West Virginia Legislators Should Avoid Minimum Wage Hikes in 2023
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary Samantha Fillmore explains why minimum wage hikes would be harmful in 2023. -
Washington Legislators Should Avoid Minimum Wage Hikes in 2023
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary Samantha Fillmore explains why minimum wage hikes would be harmful in 2023. -
Virginia Legislators Should Avoid Minimum Wage Hikes in 2023
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary Samantha Fillmore explains why minimum wage hikes would be harmful in 2023. -
Vermont Legislators Should Avoid Minimum Wage Hikes in 2023
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary Samantha Fillmore explains why minimum wage hikes would be harmful in 2023. -
Utah Legislators Should Avoid Minimum Wage Hikes in 2023
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary Samantha Fillmore explains why minimum wage hikes would be harmful in 2023. -
Texas Legislators Should Avoid Minimum Wage Hikes in 2023
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary Samantha Fillmore explains why minimum wage hikes would be harmful in 2023. -
Tennessee Legislators Should Avoid Minimum Wage Hikes in 2023
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary Samantha Fillmore explains why minimum wage hikes would be harmful in 2023. -
South Dakota Legislators Should Avoid Minimum Wage Hikes in 2023
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary Samantha Fillmore explains why minimum wage hikes would be harmful in 2023. -
South Carolina Legislators Should Avoid Minimum Wage Hikes in 2023
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary Samantha Fillmore explains why minimum wage hikes would be harmful in 2023. -
Rhode Island Legislators Should Avoid Minimum Wage Hikes in 2023
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary Samantha Fillmore explains why minimum wage hikes would be harmful in 2023. -
Oregon Legislators Should Avoid Minimum Wage Hikes in 2023
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary Samantha Fillmore explains why minimum wage hikes would be harmful in 2023. -
Pennsylvania Legislators Should Avoid Minimum Wage Hikes in 2023
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary Samantha Fillmore explains why minimum wage hikes would be harmful in 2023. -
Oklahoma Legislators Should Avoid Minimum Wage Hikes in 2023
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary Samantha Fillmore explains why minimum wage hikes would be harmful in 2023. -
Ohio Legislators Should Avoid Minimum Wage Hikes in 2023
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary Samantha Fillmore explains why minimum wage hikes would be harmful in 2023.
