The Heartland Institute

Publications

- Government & Liberty
- Constitutional Reform
Research & Commentary: Wyoming’s Balanced Budget Amendment

Published February 2, 2017

By The Heartland Institute

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A proposal in the Wyoming Legislature to call an Article V convention for a federal balanced budget amendment.
- Education
Research and Commentary: Education Savings Accounts and Tax-Credit Scholarships Would Turn Texas into a National School Choice Leader

Published February 2, 2017

By Tim Benson

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Universal ESA, Tax-Credit Scholarships Would Instantly Bring Texas To The Forefront Of The Education Choice Movement
- Constitutional Reform
- Government & Liberty
Research & Commentary: Constitutional Reform Efforts in Virginia

Published February 1, 2017

By The Heartland Institute

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Two proposals in Virginia call for an Article V convention.
- Health Care
Research & Commentary: Terminally Ill Iowans Deserve Right-to-Try Reform

Published February 1, 2017

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines right-to-try laws and a new proposal to implement right-to-try reforms in Iowa.
- Government & Liberty
- Criminal Justice
Research & Commentary: Wisconsin Should Continue Efforts to Improve Civil Asset Forfeiture Laws

Published February 1, 2017

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines civil asset forfeiture reform and the renewed effort in Wisconsin to strengthen their forfeiture laws.
- Health Care
Research & Commentary: 10 Health Care Reform Options for States

Published February 1, 2017

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans outlines ten steps state legislators can take to improve the cost and availability of health care in their states.
- Education
Research & Commentary: ESA Expansion Would Benefit All Arizona Families

Published February 1, 2017

By Tim Benson

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Proposal Would Make All Arizona Students Eligible For ESA Program By 2020-21
- Education
Research & Commentary: Universal ESA Program Would Make North Dakota a National Leader in Education Choice

Published January 31, 2017

By Tim Benson

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Universal ESA Program Would Bring North Dakota To The Forefront Of The Education Choice Movement
- Education
Testimony Before the North Dakota House Education Committee On Education Savings Accounts

Published January 31, 2017

By Bette Grande

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Testimony Before the North Dakota House Education Committee On Education Savings Accounts
- Health Care
Research & Commentary: Virginia Certificate of Public Need Reform Debate Reignites

Published January 30, 2017

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines certificate of need reform and Virginia's renewed efforts to limit CON.
- Education
The Leaflet: The Nation Celebrates School Choice!

Published January 27, 2017

By Nathan Makla

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The final week of January 2017 marks the largest celebration of school choice in U.S. history. National School Choice Week is an annual celebration of the variety of academic options available to families across the country.
- Health Care
Research & Commentary: Health Care Sharing Ministries a Good Alternative to ACA

Published January 27, 2017

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines health care sharing ministries and how they can save families hundreds over ACA plans.
- Education
Research & Commentary: Education Savings Accounts in Oklahoma

Published January 27, 2017

By Tim Benson

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Four Separate Bills Introduced With Varying Eligibility Requirements
- Health Care
Research & Commentary: Florida Should End Certificate of Need for All Health Care Providers

Published January 26, 2017

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines certificate of need reform and Florida's recent efforts to limit CON.
- Health Care
Research & Commentary: Alabama Should Open Up Doors to Direct Primary Care

Published January 25, 2017

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines how direct primary care can improve health care and argues Alabama should remove unnecessary regulatory barriers to direct primary care to help revitalize the state’s primary health care system.
- Education
Testimony Before the Missouri Senate Government Reform Committee on Education Savings Accounts

Published January 25, 2017

By Tim Benson

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Testimony Before the Missouri Senate Government Reform Committee on Education Savings Accounts
Roadmap for the 21st Century: Social Security and Medicare

Published January 25, 2017

By Peter Ferrara, Lewis Uhler

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This Roadmap paper describes how personal savings and investment accounts could entirely eliminate the unfunded liabilities of Social Security – and eventually Medicare.
- Education
Research & Commentary: ESA Bill for Special-Needs Students Would Keep Indiana at the Forefront of the Education Choice Movement

Published January 23, 2017

By Tim Benson

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Program Would Go Into Effect At Start Of 2018–19 School Year
- Education
Research & Commentary: School Voucher Bill Would Be a Great First Step Toward Private School Choice in Nebraska

Published January 20, 2017

By Tim Benson

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Plan Also Contains Provision To Lower Property Taxes
- Education
Research & Commentary: Universal ESA Program Would Make Arkansas a National Leader in Education Choice

Published January 20, 2017

By Tim Benson

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Universal ESA Program Would Bring Arkansas To The Forefront Of The Education Choice Movement
- Climate Change
- Environment & Energy
Research & Commentary: Banning Fracking in Maryland Would Be a Mistake

Published January 20, 2017

By Tim Benson

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There Is No Scientific Justification For Banning Hydraulic Fracturing In Maryland
- Health Care
Research & Commentary: Empowering Dental Therapists Will Help North Dakota’s Dental Shortage

Published January 20, 2017

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines dental health care and the need for an expanded role for dental therapists in North Dakota.
- Health Care
Missed Heartland’s Emerging Issues Forum in Orlando? Watch It Online!

Published January 19, 2017

By Nathan Makla

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On December 15, The Heartland Institute hosted its 2016 Winter Emerging Issues Forum (EIF). More than 120 state elected officials and policy experts from 23 states attended this magical EIF in Orlando, Florida.
Research & Commentary: Gas Tax Hikes Will Harm Indiana Drivers Without Funding Roads

Published January 19, 2017

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a new gas tax proposal in Indiana, arguing gas taxes have become unreliable and more efficient funding methods are needed.