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PRESS RELEASE: Heartland Institute Experts React to U.S. House Passing the REINS Act

Published January 13, 2017

By David L. Applegate, David S. D’Amato, Matthew Glans, Tim Benson, Jesse Hathaway, H. Sterling Burnett

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"The REINS Act helps restore the proper balance of power by requiring Congress to approve all new major regulations, thereby increasing accountability and transparency in the federal regulatory process." - David Applegate
PRESS RELEASE: Heartland Institute, National Tax Limitation Committee Urge Trump, Lawmakers to Expand Education Choice

Published January 13, 2017

By Peter Ferrara (1955 – 2026), Joseph Bast

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Latest Paper – Documenting How Education Choice Boosts Student Achievement and Economic Growth – is Part Seven of a Multi-part ‘Roadmap for the 21st Century’ Series.
- Environment & Energy
PRESS RELEASE: Heartland Institute Experts React to Maryland Officials’ Letter to Ban Fracking

Published January 12, 2017

By H. Sterling Burnett, Isaac Orr, Tim Benson

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“A ban on fracking in Maryland would be based on scary stories, not on science.” - Isaac Orr
- Climate Change
- Environment & Energy
PRESS RELEASE: Heartland Institute Experts React to Today’s ‘Day of Denial’ Protests by Radical Environmental Groups

Published January 9, 2017

By Jay Lehr (1938 – 2023), H. Sterling Burnett, Isaac Orr, Tim Benson, James Taylor, Steve Goreham, Mischa Popoff

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"Few people are better suited to undertake the radical reforms necessary to bring the federal regulatory behemoth to heel." - H. Sterling Burnett
- Climate Change
- Environment & Energy
PRESS RELEASE: Fred Palmer Joins The Heartland Institute as Senior Fellow

Published January 9, 2017

By Frederick D. Palmer, Jim Lakely

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‘I am deeply honored by The Heartland Institute to be asked to serve as senior fellow on energy and climate.’ — Frederick D. Palmer
- Government & Politics
- Government & Liberty
PRESS RELEASE: Heartland Institute Experts React to the 115th Congress Beginning Session

Published January 4, 2017

By Jesse Hathaway, Tim Benson

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"The American economic beast is ready to be unshackled from the chains of big government, such as Obamacare, and it's up to lawmakers to do what they've been promising to do for years." - Jesse Hathaway
- Law
- Government & Liberty
Heartland Institute Expert Reacts to Ohio’s Civil Asset Forfeiture Bill

Published December 28, 2016

By Jesse Hathaway

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Ohio Gov. John Kasich (R) yesterday signed into law House Bill 347, which would require law enforcement agencies to seek a criminal conviction before a person’s property is forfeited over to the government.
- Environment & Energy
Heartland Institute Experts React to Gov. Kasich’s Refusal to Extend Freeze on Ohio’s Alternative Energy Standard

Published December 28, 2016

By H. Sterling Burnett, Isaac Orr, Jay Lehr (1938 – 2023), Tim Benson

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Ohio Gov. John Kasich (R) yesterday vetoed a bill that would have made compliance with the state’s renewable energy standards – the Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard (AEPS) – optional for the next two years.
- Environment & Energy
Arthur B. Robinson Joins Board of Directors of The Heartland Institute

Published December 27, 2016

By Jim Lakely

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Dr. Robinson received the “Voice of Reason” award at the Ninth International Conference on Climate Change (2014) and presented at the Second International Conference on Climate Change (2008).
PRESS RELEASE: Heartland Institute, National Tax Limitation Committee Offer Roadmap for Monetary Policy, Energy Deregulation

Published December 14, 2016

By Joseph Bast, Ralph Benko, Peter Ferrara (1955 – 2026), Lewis Uhler

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"The new Trump administration has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to turn the nation away from economic stagnation, racial and class division, and socialism and toward economic prosperity, harmony, and freedom." - Joseph Bast
PRESS RELEASE: Heartland Institute Experts React to Surgeon General’s Report on E-cigarettes and Young People

Published December 12, 2016

By Jeff Stier, Brian Fojtik, The Heartland Institute

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U.S. Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy released a report last week stating the growing use of e-cigarettes among young people “is now a major public health concern.” Murphy recommended the Food and Drug Administration put regulations into effect immediately
PRESS RELEASE: Heartland Institute Experts React to Trump Appointing Scott Pruitt to Head EPA

Published December 7, 2016

By H. Sterling Burnett, Jay Lehr (1938 – 2023), John Nothdurft, Bette Grande, S.T. Karnick, Isaac Orr, Marc Morano

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"One small appointment for Trump, one giant leap for environmental sanity." - H. Sterling Burnett
PRESS RELEASE: Heartland Institute Experts React to Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner Signing Exelon Bailout Bill

Published December 7, 2016

By Isaac Orr, H. Sterling Burnett, Matthew Glans, Tim Benson

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"Illinoisans will be paying more for energy, and Illinois businesses will face higher costs and become less competitive, all so Exelon can garner hundreds of millions if not billions over time, in subsidies." - H. Sterling Burnett
PRESS RELEASE: Heartland Institute, National Tax Limitation Committee Release ‘Roadmap for the 21st Century’

Published December 6, 2016

By Peter Ferrara (1955 – 2026), Lewis Uhler

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First Three of Multi-part Series Outlines Policies to Reform Health Care, Entitlements, and Federal Tax Code
- Environment & Energy
PRESS RELEASE: Heartland Institute Experts Comment on the rejection of Dakota Access Pipeline Easement

Published December 6, 2016

By Jay Lehr (1938 – 2023), Isaac Orr, James H. Rust (1933 – 2023), H. Sterling Burnett, Tom Harris, Tim Benson

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“Denying the pipeline, which is needed to transport approximately 470,000 barrels of oil per day from North Dakota to Illinois, is emblematic of the disdain and disregard President Obama has shown for Middle America throughout his presidency” -Isaac Orr
PRESS RELEASE: Heartland Institute Expert Comments on Cook County Food Truck Ruling

Published December 6, 2016

By Jesse Hathaway

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"Chicago’s food truck ordinances benefit connected, established insiders and short-change entrepreneurs, reducing the variety and accessibility of food choices available to consumers." -Jesse Hathaway
- Taxes
- Economy
PRESS RELEASE: Heartland Institute Expert Reacts to No HUD Ban on E-Cigarettes

Published November 30, 2016

By Jesse Hathaway

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" E-cigarette use does not create the same externalities as tobacco use, because there are no tobacco leaves burning, so it would not have made sense to ban e-cigarette use in the name of public health." - Jesse Hathaway
- Environment & Energy
PRESS RELEASE: Heartland Institute Experts: Stop the Exelon Bailout in Illinois

Published November 30, 2016

By Tim Benson, Matthew Glans, H. Sterling Burnett

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“The government should not decide winners and losers in any market as part of its energy policy. The ideal approach to energy policy would be to repeal all renewable power standards” - Matthew Glans
- Education
PRESS RELEASE: Heartland Institute Experts React to Trump Picking Betsy DeVos as Education Secretary

Published November 23, 2016

By Lennie Jarratt (1964 – 2025), Bruno Behrend, Heather Kays, Joy Pullmann

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“This is a promising development as DeVos is an effective and experienced leader in the education choice movement.” - Lennie Jarratt
PRESS RELEASE: Heartland Institute Releases ‘Action Plan for President Trump’

Published November 21, 2016

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Heartland Institute Document Outlines Positive Policy Agenda for Energy & Environment, Education, Budget & Taxes, Health Care, and Constitutional Reform
- Health Care
Heartland Institute Health Care Experts: No Massive, Last-Minute Illegal Bailout of Obamacare

Published November 15, 2016

By Michael Hamilton, Justin Haskins, Matthew Glans

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“If Trump and Congress settle for less than full repeal, Obamacare will make a comeback when Democrats do, and the new version will be even more government-centric.” - Michael Hamilton
PRESS RELEASE: Heartland Institute Experts React to the 2016 Election

Published November 9, 2016

By Peter Ferrara (1955 – 2026), Michael Hamilton, Jesse Hathaway, Dr. Donald J. Devine, Lennie Jarratt (1964 – 2025), H. Sterling Burnett, Tim Benson, Robert Zubrin, Isaac Orr, Robert G. Holland (1940-2017), Heather Kays, Paul Driessen, Dan Miller, Larry Kaufmann, Donn Dears (1930 – 2023), Charles Battig, Brendon Swedlow, Jane M. Orient, M.D., Neal Schuerer, Bradley A. Smith, Twila Brase, Joe Cobb, Matt A. Mayer, Thomas A. Firey, Bernard (Bud) Weinstein, James H. Rust (1933 – 2023), Linda Gorman, Devon Herrick, Jason Bedrick, Nick Dranias, Lawrence H. White, Howard Segermark, James E. Enstrom, Mischa Popoff, Clifford Thies, Peter R. Cook, Charles N. Steele, Gerard Gianoli, M.D., Brian R. Forrest, M.D., Cedric Keith, Michael Schaus, Benita M. Dodd, Roger Stark, M.D., Kathy Hoekstra, Sandra Stotsky

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In the November 8 election, Donald Trump won the presidency and Republicans retained control of the House and Senate. In state races, Republicans expanded their majorities in state legislatures and gubernatorial mansions.
PRESS RELEASE: Heartland Institute Experts React to Wisconsin Attorney General’s Decision to Appoint a “Special Master” Relating to John Doe Investigation

Published October 31, 2016

By Jesse Hathaway

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“The citizens of Wisconsin deserve to know if District Attorney John Chisholm and the other prosecutors engaged in actions that violated the free speech rights of political activists.” - Project Manager Kyle Maichle
PRESS RELEASE: Heartland Institute Experts React to Obamacare Rate Hikes

Published October 25, 2016

By Peter Ferrara (1955 – 2026), Matthew Glans, Michael Hamilton

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‘Total costs for employer-provided coverage have increased by $17,000 per year since Obamacare passed in 2010, primarily due to taxes and regulations imposed by Obamacare.’ - Peter Ferrara

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