The Heartland Institute

Publications

- Government & Politics
- Constitutional Reform
Research & Commentary: Virginia Senate Bill Would Limit the Duration of Executive Orders

Published September 1, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a Senate Bill in Virginia that would create common sense restrictions of Governors during a state of emergency.
- Government & Politics
- Constitutional Reform
Research & Commentary: Virginia Senate Bill Would Limit the Duration of Executive Orders

Published August 18, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a Senate Bill in Virginia that would limit the duration of executive orders during a state of emergency.
- Government & Politics
- Constitutional Reform
Research & Commentary: Washington Legislature Attempts to Reassert Itself Into State of Emergency Protocols

Published August 12, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a House Bill in Washington that Would Address State of Emergency Protocols
- Government & Politics
- Constitutional Reform
Research & Commentary: Pennsylvania Special Session Senate Considering Creating Limitations on Declaration of Disaster Emergencies

Published August 4, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a Senate Bill in Pennsylvania that would create limitations on declaration of disaster emergencies.
- Government & Politics
- Constitutional Reform
Research & Commentary: West Virginia Considering Amending the Authority of the Governor During a State of Emergency While in Special Session

Published August 2, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a House Bill in West Virginia that deals with declared states of emergency.
- Constitutional Reform
Testimony Before the California Senate Committee on Governmental Organization Regarding Assembly Bill 1687

Published June 28, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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Samantha Fillmore testifies before the California Senate Committee on Governmental Organization regarding gubernatorial powers during a state of emergency
- Constitutional Reform
Research & Commentary: California Assembly Taking Steps to Rein in Gubernatorial Power

Published June 27, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines an Assembly Bill in California that would amend the California Emergency Services Act to limit gubernatorial power.
- Constitutional Reform
- Technology
Research & Commentary: Michigan House of Representatives Standing Up to Big Tech for Political Candidates

Published June 24, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a House Bill in Michigan that would challenge big tech when it comes to free speech on social media platforms.
- Constitutional Reform
- Technology
Research & Commentary: Ohio House Bill Challenging Big Tech Is Now in the Senate

Published June 23, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a House Bill in Ohio that would provide citizens an avenue to bring action against social media platforms for censoring or deplatforming them.
- Constitutional Reform
Testimony Before the Michigan House Committee on Oversight Regarding House Bill 6202

Published June 21, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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Samantha Fillmore Testifies before the Michigan House Committee on Oversight Regarding Gubernatorial Powers During a State of Energy Emergency.
- Constitutional Reform
Research & Commentary: Michigan House Considering Gubernatorial Limitations during a State of Energy Emergency

Published June 14, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a House Bill in Michigan that would create gubernatorial limitations during a state of energy emergency.
- Constitutional Reform
Research & Commentary: New Jersey Assembly Considering Common Sense Restrictions For Current and Future Governors

Published May 25, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines an Assembly Bill in New Jersey that would place common sense restrictions on the governor during a state of emergency.
- Constitutional Reform
Research & Commentary: Kansas Legislature Doubles Down on the Importance of Freedom of Worship

Published May 24, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a House Bill in Kansas that would amend the Kansas Emergency Management Act
- Constitutional Reform
Research & Commentary: Kansas Senate Reining in Governor’s Powers

Published May 13, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a Senate Bill in Kansas that places restrictions on Governor's state of disaster emergency powers
- Constitutional Reform
Research & Commentary: Kansas Committee on Federal and State Affairs Is Seeking to Add Legislative Checks to Gubernatorial State of Disaster Powers

Published May 2, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a House Bill in Kansas that would rein in Governor's powers during a state of disaster.
- Constitutional Reform
Research & Commentary: California Senate Motions to Reining In Gubernatorial Power After King Newsom’s Pandemic

Published April 28, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore Senate Bill in California that would
- Constitutional Reform
Research & Commentary: California Assembly Ready To Make Changes to Gubernatorial Powers After Newsom’s Handling of Pandemic

Published April 28, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines an Assembly Bill in California that would challenge Gov. Newsom's state of emergency powers.
- Constitutional Reform
Testimony Before the California Senate Committee on Governmental Organization Regarding Senate Bill 1368

Published April 26, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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Samantha Fillmore testifies before the California Senate Committee on Governmental Organization Regarding Gubernatorial Powers During a State of Emergency.
- Constitutional Reform
Testimony Before the California Assembly Committee on Emergency Management Regarding Assembly Bill 1687

Published April 25, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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Samantha Fillmore testifies before the California Assembly Committee on Emergency Management Regarding Gubernatorial Power During a State of Emergency.
- Government & Politics
- Constitutional Reform
Research & Commentary: Minnesota Senate Considering Action to Limit Governor’s Peacetime Emergency Powers and Protect Individual Freedoms

Published April 20, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a Senate File in Minnesota that would limit governor's emergency powers.
- Constitutional Reform
- Technology
Research & Commentary: Tennessee Senate Seeks to Protect Citizens’ Freedom of Expression

Published April 14, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a Senate Bill in Tennessee that challenges Big Tech censorship.
- Constitutional Reform
- Technology
Research & Commentary: Tennessee House Seeks to Protect Citizens from Big Tech Censorship

Published April 14, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a House Bill in Tennessee that challenges Big Tech censorship.
- Constitutional Reform
- Technology
Research & Commentary: Tennessee Senate Ready to Designate Social Media Companies as Common Carriers

Published April 13, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a House Bill in Tennessee that seeks to classify Big Tech as common carriers.
- Constitutional Reform
- Technology
Research & Commentary: Tennessee House Champions Common Carriage for Social Media Companies

Published April 13, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a House Bill in Tennessee that seeks to classify Big Tech as common carriers.