The Heartland Institute

Publications

- Education
Research & Commentary: School Vouchers Would Help Illinois Children

Published February 22, 2017

By Tim Benson

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Program Would Be Available For Students In Bottom 10 Percent Of Public Schools In Each District
Vaping, E-Cigarettes, and Public Policy Toward Alternatives to Smoking

Published February 20, 2017

By Matthew Glans, The Heartland Institute

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Policymakers should be mindful of the extensive research that supports tobacco harm reduction and understand that bans, excessive regulations, or high taxes on e-cigarettes could encourage smokers to stay with more-harmful traditional cigarettes.
- Environment & Energy
- Economy
Research & Commentary: Rooftop-Solar Subsidies in Minnesota Should Be Repealed

Published February 17, 2017

By Tim Benson

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Made In Minnesota Program Acts As Little More Than Upper-Middle-Class Welfare
The Leaflet: State’s Consider Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform

Published February 16, 2017

By Nathan Makla

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Civil asset forfeiture has united people cross the political spectrum including the American Civil Liberties Union, the Institute for Justice, and the Koch Association.
- Constitutional Reform
- Government & Liberty
Research & Commentary: Resolution in Utah Advances Constitutional Reform Efforts

Published February 16, 2017

By The Heartland Institute

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Utah is considering an application for an Article V convention.
- Health Care
Research & Commentary: Open Up Georgia for Direct Primary Care

Published February 16, 2017

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines direct primary care and why Georgia legislators should consider reforms to make the service more available.
Research & Commentary: Gas Tax Will Not Solve South Carolina’s Road-Funding Issues

Published February 15, 2017

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a proposed gasoline tax hike in South Carolina and the decreasing efficiency of gasoline taxes.
Research & Commentary: Gas Tax Will Not Solve South Carolina’s Road-Funding Issues

Published February 15, 2017

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a proposed gasoline tax hike in South Carolina and the decreasing efficiency of gasoline taxes.
- Education
Research & Commentary: Minnesota Tax-Credit Scholarships Bill

Published February 15, 2017

By Tim Benson

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$35 Million Program Would Take Effect In 2018
Research & Commentary: Pennsylvania Education Tax Swap Will Not Improve Cost of Education

Published February 15, 2017

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans discusses a proposed property and sales tax swap in Pennsylvania, arguing the swap will do little to solve the real problem, spending.
- Health Care
Research & Commentary: Dental Therapists and Hygienists Should Play a Role in Ending Georgia’s Dental Health Shortage

Published February 14, 2017

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines dental scope of practice laws and how Georgia could improve dental-care access by expanding scope of practice to dental therapists and hygienists.
- Health Care
Research & Commentary: Montana Should Open Its Doors to Direct Primary Care

Published February 14, 2017

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines direct primary care and why Montana legislators should consider reforms to make the service more available.
- Education
Research & Commentary: Universal ESA Bill Could Make Oregon a National Leader in Education Choice

Published February 14, 2017

By Tim Benson

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ESA Would Pay For Tuition, Textbooks, Tutoring Services, Educational Therapies
- Taxes
- Economy
TESTIMONY BEFORE THE MARYLAND HOUSE ECONOMIC MATTERS COMMITTEE ON RIGHT TO WORK

Published February 13, 2017

By Peter Ferrara

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Testimony before the Maryland House Economic Matters Committee February 14, 2017 Peter J. Ferrara, Senior Fellow. The Heartland Institute
- Education
Research & Commentary: 2017 Could Finally Be the Year School Vouchers Pass in Tennessee

Published February 13, 2017

By Tim Benson

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Program Would Be Available For Students In School Districts With At Least 30 Schools In State's Bottom 5 Percent
- Education
Research & Commentary: Kentucky Tax-Credit Scholarships

Published February 13, 2017

By Tim Benson

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$25 Million Program Would Allow Qualifying Families To Pay For Private School Tuition And Fees
- Education
The Leaflet: Education Savings Accounts

Published February 9, 2017

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Legislators in Arkansas, Missouri, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Texas, Virginia, and Wyoming – all states where Republicans control both legislative houses – have introduced ESA bills.
Research & Commentary: Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s Welfare Proposal

Published February 8, 2017

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Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker Proposes Welfare Reform, Titled "Wisconsin Works For Everyone"
- Climate Change
- Environment & Energy
Research & Commentary: Indiana Should End Net Metering

Published February 8, 2017

By Tim Benson

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Proposal Would Turn Indiana To "Buy All, Sell All" System
- Climate Change
- Environment & Energy
Testimony Before the Washington Senate Energy, Environment, and Telecommunications Committee

Published February 7, 2017

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Testimony Before the Washington Senate Energy, Environment, and Telecommunications Committee
- Government & Liberty
- Constitutional Reform
Research & Commentary: Balanced Budget Amendment in Kentucky

Published February 7, 2017

By The Heartland Institute

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A resolution in Kentucky calls for an Article V convention for a federal balanced budget amendment.
- Education
Research & Commentary: Universal ESA Bill Could Make New Hampshire a National Leader in Education Choice

Published February 6, 2017

By Tim Benson

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Proposal Would Make All New Hampshire Students Eligible For ESA
- Health Care
The Leaflet: Health Care Reform Options for States

Published February 3, 2017

By Nathan Makla

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Heartland Institute Senior Policy Analyst Matthew Glans outlines 10 health care reforms in a new Research & Commentary published in January.
- Education
Research & Commentary: Wyoming ESAs and Tax-Credit Scholarships

Published February 3, 2017

By Tim Benson

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Universal ESA, Tax-Credit Scholarships Would Instantly Bring Wyoming To The Forefront Of The Education Choice Movement