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Illinois Court Rejects Spending Equity Suit

Published January 1, 1997

By George A. Clowes

Opinion -
On October 18, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled in a divided opinion that the state’s system for funding education does not violate the state’s constitution.
Nebraska Rejects Funding Initiatives

Published January 1, 1997

By George A. Clowes

Opinion -
Nebraska voters on November 5 defeated two initiatives that promised property tax relief and more equitable funding of public schools.
Opinion Polls Show Support for School Choice

Published January 1, 1997

Opinion -
A recent nationwide survey has found widespread public support for educational choice, confirming the findings of state-specific polls but contradicting two heavily publicized surveys conducted in early 1996.
School Privitization Needs Better Contracts

Published January 1, 1997

Opinion -
When the Baltimore, Maryland public school system cancelled its management contract with Educational Alternatives Inc., opponents of the arrangement lost no time in dancing on the grave of school privatization.
Union Nixes Plan to Reward Good Schools

Published January 1, 1997

Opinion -
A program adopted by the Philadelphia school board to link teacher performance reviews and pay raises to student achievement was denounced by the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers as “vindictive” and “school-bashing.
Vermont Parents Sue to Include Religious Schools in Choice Program

Published January 1, 1997

By George A. Clowes

Opinion -
For more than a century, Vermont has practiced a unique school choice program called “tuitioning.”The practice arose because many small communities in the state did not have their own high school and were not members of high school districts.
Tax Swap Not Needed to Fund Illinois Schools

Published December 19, 1996

By Joseph Bast

Opinion -
I doubt that I am the only taxpayer who trembles whenever Democrat Mike Madigan, the new Speaker of the Illinois House, and Republican Governor Jim Edgar say they'll work together on school finance reform.
- Law
- Government & Liberty
Black Conservative Wins State Panel Seat

Published December 8, 1996

Opinion -
SPRINGFIELD--A conservative Burr Ridge executive criticized for his views against affirmative action will take a seat on the state community colleges board despite a stormy Senate confirmation. Though Senate Republicans favored Gov.
No. 79 The Future of Electricity: Reliability in a Competitive World

Published December 1, 1996

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Policy Studies -
Quick LinksPolicy Study (pdf)Welcome! The Heartland Institute is very pleased to co-host this event with Citizens for a Sound Economy. Joe Wiegand, the Illinois Director for Citizens for a Sound Economy, is here.
No. 79 The Future of Electricity: Reliability in a Competitive World

Published December 1, 1996

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Policy Studies -
Quick LinksPolicy Study (pdf)Welcome! The Heartland Institute is very pleased to co-host this event with Citizens for a Sound Economy. Joe Wiegand, the Illinois Director for Citizens for a Sound Economy, is here.
Back to the Health Care Future

Published November 14, 1996

Opinion -
President Clinton has opened the health care reform crypt with his recent announcement of a "National Commission on Health Care Quality." Make no mistake about this.
Environment News You Probably Missed

Published November 8, 1996

By Joseph Bast

Opinion -
Coverage of environment issues on television and in newspapers during the past several months has been dominated by partisan politics. The Republicans propose reforms they say would make environmental protection less expensive and more effective.
Restoring Fan Loyalty to Professional Sports

Published August 26, 1996

Opinion -
By what right should Congress consider regulating or interfering with the business of professional sports . . . particularly a Congress that is a fierce champion of free markets and free enterprise?
Joe Camel Is Innocent!

Published August 21, 1996

By Joseph Bast

Opinion -
Somebody seems to have declared open season on cigarette smokers and their suppliers. On behalf of the 25 percent of the adult population that smokes, may I offer a few words in defense of smoking?
A Heartland Letter to People for the American Way

Published August 20, 1996

By Joseph Bast

Opinion -
People for the American Way (PFAW) recently issued a report titled "Buying a Movement: Right-Wing Foundations and American Politics.
Is ComEd a Good Pig?

Published August 19, 1996

By James L. Johnston (1936 – 2022)

Opinion -
Commonwealth Edison has been taking some heat lately from journalists and Chicago government officials. Not all of the criticism is deserved.
No. 74 Should Congress Stop the Bidding War for Sports Franchises? Volume 1: Federal Policy Makers

Published August 1, 1996

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Policy Studies -
On November 29, 1995, the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Business Rights, and Competition of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary held hearings on sports franchise relocation.
No. 75 Should Congress Stop the Bidding War for Sports Franchises? Volume 2: League Commissioners

Published August 1, 1996

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Policy Studies -
On November 29, 1995, the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Business Rights, and Competition of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary held hearings on sports franchise relocation.
No. 76 Should Congress Stop the Bidding War for Sports Franchises? Volume 3: Municipal Authorities

Published August 1, 1996

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Policy Studies -
On November 29, 1995, the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Business Rights, and Competition of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary held hearings on sports franchise relocation.
Which Industries Are Regulated?

Published July 17, 1996

By James L. Johnston (1936 – 2022)

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Policy Briefs -
A general theory is offered here to explain why some industries are usually regulated and other industries are not. According to the theory regulation exists only when three simultaneous conditions are met.
- Education
No. 73 The Heartland Report on School Finance Reform for Illinois: Part 2

Published May 1, 1996

By Joseph Bast, George A. Clowes, Robert Genetski

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Policy Studies -
In Part 1 of this report, we replied to the March 1996 report of the Governor's Commission on Education Funding.In this second and final part of our report, we advance an alternative set of principles for school finance reform in Illinois.
The Future of Chlorine

Published May 1, 1996

Opinion -
Numerous reports in the media have ascribed possible detrimental health effects to chlorine, dioxin and other chlorinated chemicals, often subjecting the public to exaggerated and misleading information.
An Unscientific Fairy Tale

Published April 18, 1996

By Joseph Bast

Opinion -
Our Stolen Future by Theo Colborn, Dianne Dumanoski, and John Peterson Myers (New York: Penguin Group, 1996).Our Stolen Future is a book whose arrival was long awaited by activists in the environmental movement.
A Fable for Today?

Published April 18, 1996

By Joseph Bast

Opinion -
Our Stolen Future by Theo Colborn, Dianne Dumanoski, and John Peterson Myers (New York: Penguin Group, 1996).

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