Publications
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Research & Commentary: Millionaire Tax a Bad Bet for Massachusetts
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines millionaire taxes, the proposed hike in Massachusetts, and the failure of these taxes in other states. -
Research & Commentary: States Should Move Away from Grocery Taxes
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines grocery taxes, the problems they create, and how repeal has been difficult. -
Research & Commentary: Studies Find Fracking in Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas Not Contaminating Groundwater
Publication -Research and Commentaries -USGS, TAMEST Studies Find No Examples Of Groundwater Contamination Due To Fracking -
The Leaflet: Wisconsin Becomes First State to ‘REIN’ in Regulations
Publication -The Leaflet -The REINs Act will add transparency and accountability to the current regulatory system and give a greater voice to the public. -
Research & Commentary: Empowering Dental Therapists Would Help Solve Ohio’s Dental Shortage
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a new proposal in Ohio that would create a new mid-level care license for dental therapists and allow them to practice under the supervision of a dentist. -
Research & Commentary: Missouri Should Avoid Overregulating Dental Service Organizations
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines dental service organizations and how they can improve the cost and availability of dental services in Missouri. -
Research & Commentary: Can New York Afford Single-Payer Health Care?
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a single-payer health care plan being considered by New York legislators. -
Education Savings Accounts: The Future of School Choice Has Arrived
Publication -Policy Briefs -Although the idea has been around since the 1990s, education savings accounts (ESAs) are attracting increasing interest among school choice advocates and legislators who want every child to have a quality education. -
Research & Commentary: Maine Considers Reviving Tip Credit
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a proposal that would reestablish tip credits in Maine. -
Research & Commentary: Wyoming Lawmakers Should Reject Gross Receipts Tax
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a proposed gross receipts tax in Wyoming and how these taxes are very harmful to economic competitiveness and a state’s ability to attract new businesses. -
What States Can Learn from Nevada’s Student-Based Budgeting
Publication -The Leaflet -Nevada legislation reorganizes Clark County School District, giving principals and teachers decision-making authority. -
Research & Commentary: Michigan Should Reject Maintenance of Certification
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans discusses two proposals now being considered in the Michigan Legislature that would limit the influence of maintenance of certification in the state. -
Research & Commentary: California Should Reject Single Payer Health Care
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a new proposal to create a single statewide insurance plan for every Californian and the flaws in such a plan. -
Research & Commentary: The Federal Equitable Sharing Program
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines the federal equitable sharing program, civil asset forfeiture and a new call for reform. -
Research & Commentary: Wisconsin Considers State REINS Act
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a proposed REINS Act in Wisconsin and how it could help shrink the growth of government in Wisconsin. -
Research & Commentary: Lack of Pipeline Infrastructure Hurts Northeast Families, Businesses
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Pipeline Opposition Could Cost 78,000 Jobs, $7.6 Billion In GDP, $4.4. Billion In Labor Income In Northeast By 2020 -
Testimony Before the Oregon Senate Education Committee
Publication -Testimony -Testimony Before the Oregon Senate Education Committee -
Marketplace Fairness Act Resuscitated
Publication -The Leaflet -In an effort to fill budget holes, many states push to collect taxes from online and catalog purchases. The Marketplace Fairness Act would allow state governments to change sales taxes on out-of-state retailers, placing the tax burden onto businesses. -
Research & Commentary: States Should Protect the Right to Earn a Living
Publication -Research and Commentaries -The Right to Earn a Living Act Removes Unnecessary Regulations -
Research & Commentary: Staffing Surge in Public Schools Has Been a ‘Costly Failure’
Publication -Research and Commentaries -709 Percent Increase In Administrators Since 1950, While Only 100 Percent Growth In Students -
Research & Commentary: States Pursue Work Requirements for Medicaid
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines the efforts by several states to add work requirements to their Medicaid programs. -
Research & Commentary: The Return of the Marketplace Fairness Act
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines the revived Marketplace Fairness Act and the negative effect it would have on the Internet economy. -
The Leaflet: Appalachian Communities Could Benefit Significantly from Hydraulic Fracturing
Publication -The Leaflet -The American Chemistry Council projects the addition of 100,000 permanent jobs by 2025 in the Appalachian region due to the hydraulic fracturing revolution. -
Research & Commentary: Michigan Considers Moving to 401(k)s for Teachers
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a proposed pension reform plan in Michigan which would move all new teachers to a 401(k)-style defined-contribution plan.
