Publications
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The Leaflet: What States Can Learn from Arkansas’ Medicaid Reforms
Publication -The Leaflet -The Arkansas "premium assistance" model scales back Medicaid expansion. -
Research & Commentary: State High-Risk Pools for Health Insurance
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines high-risk health care pools and the important role they could play after a repeal of the Affordable Care Act. -
Research & Commentary: Oregon’s Certificate of Need Laws Limit Mental Health Services
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a proposed change to Oregon's certificate of need laws to allow improvements in mental health services for those who served in the military. -
Research & Commentary: Solution for Illinois Pension Crisis Is Closer than You Think
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a proposed pension reform plan in Illinois that would use an existing model to implement a defined contribution model for new state workers. -
Research & Commentary: Why Arkansas’ Medicaid Rollback Could Be a Model for Expansion States
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines Arkansas' rollback of its Medicaid expansion and how other states could follow its lead. -
Research & Commentary: Study Says Methane in North Texas Wells Is Naturally Occurring, Not the Result of Hydraulic Fracturing
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Methane In North Texas Wells Naturally Occuring -
Research & Commentary: North Carolina Should Establish Special-Needs ESA
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Personal Education Savings Accounts Program Would Be Available To Students With Disabilities, Children In Foster Care, Children With Active-Duty Military Parents -
Research & Commentary: Oklahoma Should Avoid Gas and Tobacco Tax Hikes
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a proposed gas and tobacco tax increase in Oklahoma, arguing it is not appropriate to add the burden of additional tax or fee increases on households that are already cash-strapped. -
The Leaflet: The Intended and Unintended Consequences of ‘Sin Taxes’
Publication -The Leaflet -States and municipalities looking to increase revenues are increasingly turning to “sin taxes” on everything from sugary drinks to cigarettes. -
Testimony Before the Rhode Island House Committee on Finance
Publication -Testimony -Testimony before the Rhode Island House Committee on Finance -
Research & Commentary: The Failure of Sugary-Drink Taxes
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines the effects of sugary drinks taxes and argues they are both disruptive to the economy and highly regressive. -
Research & Commentary: Peer-Reviewed Study Says Hydraulic Fracturing Not Responsible for Groundwater Contamination in West Virginia
Publication -Research and Commentaries -No Groundwater Contamination At 112 Wells In Tyler & Hall Counties -
Research & Commentary: Certificate-of-Need Laws Hurt Alaska Health Care Market
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a proposal in Alaska that would repeal the state's disruptive certificate of need process. -
Research & Commentary: Climate Change Is Not a Valid Argument for Population Control
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Taking Coercive Measures To Bring Down Global Population A Mainstream Idea In The World Of Climate Alarmism -
Research & Commentary: Compact for a Balanced Budget in Texas
Publication -Research and Commentaries -This Research & Commentary examines legislation in Texas calling for an Article V convention for a balanced budget amendment using a compact between states. -
Research & Commentary: North Carolina Should Not Expand Medicaid
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a proposed Medicaid expansion plan in North Carolina and argues against expanding the flawed program. -
Research & Commentary: Maine “Millionaire Tax” is a Poor Choice to Fund Education
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines the debate over a “millionaire tax” in Maine. -
The Leaflet: The Folly of State-Imposed Carbon Taxes
Publication -The Leaflet -In November 2016, Washington State voters rejected what would have become the nation's first carbon tax. In 2017, at least three states have proposed but not yet imposed carbon taxes. -
Research & Commentary: Oregon Lawmakers Should Heed Voters and Reject Gross Receipts Tax
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a new gross receipts tax proposal in Oregon, arguing it would be very harmful to Oregon's economic competitiveness and the state’s ability to attract new businesses. -
Research & Commentary: Banning Fracking in Oregon Would Be a Mistake
Publication -Research and Commentaries -There Is No Scientific Justification For Banning Hydraulic Fracturing In Oregon -
Research & Commentary: Direct Primary Care Can Help New Jersey’s Primary Care Shortage
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines New Jersey's primary care physician shortage and how direct primary care may provide a solution. -
Research & Commentary: Colorado Should Embrace Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a proposal in Colorado that would require law enforcement agencies to accurately track how and why they seized property from suspected criminals and how they used the proceeds. -
Research & Commentary: Massachusetts Carbon Tax Proposals Harmful to Bay State Residents
Publication -Research and Commentaries -House Carbon Tax Proposal Would Start at $20 Per Ton, Senate at $10 Per Ton -
Research & Commentary: Tax-Cut Triggers Work When Designed Correctly
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans discusses tax triggers and how the failure of Oklahoma's trigger should not discourage other states from using them.
