Research and Commentaries
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Research & Commentary: New Hampshire Bill Would Protect State Pension Funds and Granite Staters’ Retirement Savings From ESG
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Legislation in the New Hampshire House of Representatives would combat environmental, social, and governance (ESG) scores by mandating public retirement systems in the Granite State, as well as their investment managers and proxy advisors, prioritize objective financial factors in investment decisions. ESG scores are essentially a risk assessment mechanism increasingly being used by investment firms and […] -
Research & Commentary: Magnolia Student Accounts Would Be a Boon to Mississippi Families
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Legislation introduced in the Mississippi House of Representatives would set up “Magnolia Student Accounts” (MSA), an education savings account (ESA) program open to all Mississippi K–12 students. These accounts would cover tuition, fees, and curricula for eligible children at private and parochial schools, as well as textbooks, uniforms, private tutoring services, school-provided extracurricular activities, and […] -
Research & Commentary: Michigan Bill Would Protect State Pension Funds and Michiganders’ Retirement Savings From ESG
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Legislation in the Michigan House of Representatives would combat environmental, social, and governance (ESG) scores by mandating public retirement systems in Michigan, as well as their investment managers and proxy advisors, prioritize objective financial factors in investment decisions. ESG scores are essentially a risk assessment mechanism increasingly being used by investment firms and financial institutions that […] -
Research & Commentary: Right to Try Individualized Investigational Treatments Is the Future of Health Care in the States
Publication -Research and Commentaries -As 2026 approaches, now is the time to reflect on the victories from the year and the lessons to be taken moving forward. Right to try legislation is at the front of the list when it comes to free market health care solutions. While federal right to try legislation was signed into law on May 30, […] -
Research & Commentary: Wolverine State Legislation Would Protect Michigan Farmers from Discriminatory ESG Debanking
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Legislation recently introduced in the Michigan House of Representatives would combat environmental, social and governance (ESG) scoring systems and ensure Michigan farmers are not discriminated against by banks based on environmental policy. ESG scores are essentially a risk assessment mechanism increasingly used by investment firms and financial institutions that force companies and agricultural concerns to focus […] -
Research & Commentary: Credit Union Act Would Provide Protection from ESG for Michigan Farmers
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Legislation recently introduced in the Michigan House of Representatives, the Credit Union Act, would combat environmental, social and governance (ESG) scoring systems and ensure Michigan farmers are not discriminated against by credit unions based on environmental policy. ESG scores are essentially a risk assessment mechanism increasingly used by investment firms and financial institutions that force companies […] -
Research & Commentary: Briefs Point Out Unnecessary Consumers Costs and Environmental Damage of Renewable Fuel Standard
Publication -Research and Commentaries -The R Street Institute has produced two briefs on the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) detailing the consumer costs and negative environmental impacts. A part of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, expanded through 2007’s Energy Independence and Security Act and administered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), RFS required 36 billion gallons of “renewable” fuel sources such as ethanol […] -
Research & Commentary: Analysis Finds West Virginia’s Hope Scholarship Program Delivered $27 Million in Net Fiscal Benefits in 2024
Publication -Research and Commentaries -The Hope Scholarship Program, an education savings account (ESA) program that goes fully universal for the 2026–27 school year, was launched in 2022. -
Research & Commentary: Ohio Legislation Focuses on Safeguarding Affordable, Reliable, and Clean Electric Power in the Buckeye State
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Legislation recently introduced in Ohio provides guidance to the state’s Power Siting Board on the intent of the General Assembly that the energy powering the Buckeye State should be “affordable, reliable and clean” and the energy produced and the manner in which it is produced shall rely on domestically sourced materials and “minimize reliance” on […] -
Research & Commentary: Polling Shows American Parents Still Hungry for Education Choice Options
Publication -Research and Commentaries -New polling from both EdChoice and the American Federation for Children (AFC) shows the education choice revolution that has been sweeping the states since the beginning of the decade shows no sign of abatement or declining popularity among parents of school-aged children, or of the public at large. EdChoice’s poll, the latest in its annual […] -
Research & Commentary: Indiana Should Introduce Forced Labor Prevention Legislation Next Session
Publication -Research and Commentaries -During the 2025 legislative session, Arkansas passed landmark legislation that creates space between Arkansas and China, improves the global supply chain, and uses the power of the state purse to prevent the use of forced labor in far corners of the world. House Bill 1683 prohibits Arkansas from procuring electric vehicles (EV) or EV components that were […] -
Research & Commentary: Illinois Should Introduce Forced Labor Prevention Legislation Next Session
Publication -Research and Commentaries -During the 2025 legislative session, Arkansas passed landmark legislation that creates space between Arkansas and China, improves the global supply chain, and uses the power of the state purse to prevent the use of forced labor in far corners of the world. House Bill 1683 prohibits Arkansas from procuring electric vehicles (EV) or EV components that were […] -
Research & Commentary: Idaho Should Introduce Forced Labor Prevention Legislation Next Session
Publication -Research and Commentaries -During the 2025 legislative session, Arkansas passed landmark legislation that creates space between Arkansas and China, improves the global supply chain, and uses the power of the state purse to prevent the use of forced labor in far corners of the world. House Bill 1683 prohibits Arkansas from procuring electric vehicles (EV) or EV components that were […] -
Research & Commentary: Hawaii Should Introduce Forced Labor Prevention Legislation Next Session
Publication -Research and Commentaries -During the 2025 legislative session, Arkansas passed landmark legislation that creates space between Arkansas and China, improves the global supply chain, and uses the power of the state purse to prevent the use of forced labor in far corners of the world. House Bill 1683 prohibits Arkansas from procuring electric vehicles (EV) or EV components that were […] -
Research & Commentary: Georgia Should Introduce Forced Labor Prevention Legislation Next Session
Publication -Research and Commentaries -During the 2025 legislative session, Arkansas passed landmark legislation that creates space between Arkansas and China, improves the global supply chain, and uses the power of the state purse to prevent the use of forced labor in far corners of the world. House Bill 1683 prohibits Arkansas from procuring electric vehicles (EV) or EV components that were […] -
Research & Commentary: Florida Should Introduce Forced Labor Prevention Legislation Next Session
Publication -Research and Commentaries -During the 2025 legislative session, Arkansas passed landmark legislation that creates space between Arkansas and China, improves the global supply chain, and uses the power of the state purse to prevent the use of forced labor in far corners of the world. House Bill 1683 prohibits Arkansas from procuring electric vehicles (EV) or EV components that were […] -
Research & Commentary: Delaware Should Introduce Forced Labor Prevention Legislation Next Session
Publication -Research and Commentaries -During the 2025 legislative session, Arkansas passed landmark legislation that creates space between Arkansas and China, improves the global supply chain, and uses the power of the state purse to prevent the use of forced labor in far corners of the world. House Bill 1683 prohibits Arkansas from procuring electric vehicles (EV) or EV components that were […] -
Research & Commentary: Connecticut Should Introduce Forced Labor Prevention Legislation Next Session
Publication -Research and Commentaries -During the 2025 legislative session, Arkansas passed landmark legislation that creates space between Arkansas and China, improves the global supply chain, and uses the power of the state purse to prevent the use of forced labor in far corners of the world. House Bill 1683 prohibits Arkansas from procuring electric vehicles (EV) or EV components that were […] -
Research & Commentary: Colorado Should Introduce Forced Labor Prevention Legislation Next Session
Publication -Research and Commentaries -During the 2025 legislative session, Arkansas passed landmark legislation that creates space between Arkansas and China, improves the global supply chain, and uses the power of the state purse to prevent the use of forced labor in far corners of the world. House Bill 1683 prohibits Arkansas from procuring electric vehicles (EV) or EV components that were […] -
Research & Commentary: California Should Introduce Forced Labor Prevention Legislation Next Session
Publication -Research and Commentaries -During the 2025 legislative session, Arkansas passed landmark legislation that creates space between Arkansas and China, improves the global supply chain, and uses the power of the state purse to prevent the use of forced labor in far corners of the world. House Bill 1683 prohibits Arkansas from procuring electric vehicles (EV) or EV components that were […] -
Research & Commentary: Arizona Should Introduce Forced Labor Prevention Legislation Next Session
Publication -Research and Commentaries -During the 2025 legislative session, Arkansas passed landmark legislation that creates space between Arkansas and China, improves the global supply chain, and uses the power of the state purse to prevent the use of forced labor in far corners of the world. House Bill 1683 prohibits Arkansas from procuring electric vehicles (EV) or EV components that were […] -
Research & Commentary: Alaska Should Introduce Forced Labor Prevention Legislation Next Session
Publication -Research and Commentaries -During the 2025 legislative session, Arkansas passed landmark legislation that creates space between Arkansas and China, improves the global supply chain, and uses the power of the state purse to prevent the use of forced labor in far corners of the world. House Bill 1683 prohibits Arkansas from procuring electric vehicles (EV) or EV components that were […] -
Research & Commentary: Alabama Should Introduce Forced Labor Prevention Legislation Next Session
Publication -Research and Commentaries -During the 2025 legislative session, Arkansas passed landmark legislation that creates space between Arkansas and China, improves the global supply chain, and uses the power of the state purse to prevent the use of forced labor in far corners of the world. House Bill 1683 prohibits Arkansas from procuring electric vehicles (EV) or EV components that were […] -
Research & Commentary: New Index Shows Minnesota Falling Behind in the Education Choice Revolution
Publication -Research and Commentaries -A new report shows Minnesota is lagging behind in a nationwide education movement still building momentum. According to the 2025 EdChoice Friedman Index—a new measuring system released in April by the titular education reform organization, which is designed to measure how much educational choice families in a particular state actually have—Minnesota only has an index score […]
