The Heartland Institute

Publications

- Climate Change
- Environment & Energy
Research & Commentary: Ohio Renewable Energy Mandate Freeze Deserves to be Extended

Published November 15, 2016

By Tim Benson, Isaac Orr

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AEPS Will Elevate Ohio Electricity Costs By $1.92 Billion Through 2026
- Health Care
Research & Commentary: Drug Price Controls and Price Transparency

Published November 14, 2016

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines drug price controls and price transparency.
- Education
What Does the Election Mean for States?

Published November 11, 2016

By Nathan Makla

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The Heartland Institute congratulates all those elected officials who won their election or reelection campaigns. We look forward to working with you during the 2017 legislative session.
- Taxes
- Economy
Research & Commentary: Arkansas Income Tax Reform

Published November 11, 2016

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans discusses a new tax cut proposal being considered in Arkansas.
- Environment & Energy
Research & Commentary: Fracking Ban Would Devastate the Colorado Economy

Published November 11, 2016

By Tim Benson

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Study Says Fracking Ban Would Cost Colorado 215,000 Jobs, $22 Billion In GDP By 2022
- Education
Research & Commentary: Tax Credit Scholarships Save Taxpayers, School Districts Money

Published November 10, 2016

By Tim Benson

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Scholarship Programs Have Saved Between Up To $3.4 Billion Nationwide
Research & Commentary: South Carolina Pension Reform Could Be on the Horizon

Published November 8, 2016

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans discusses pension reform in South Carolina and how states should move away from defined-benefit pension systems to defined-contribution plans.
- Health Care
States Face Harsh Reality of Obamacare in 2017

Published November 3, 2016

By Nathan Makla

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People across the nation find themselves facing dramatic health insurance price increases for many consumer plans in the ACA exchanges
- Climate Change
- Environment & Energy
Research & Commentary: Hydraulic Fracturing Does Not Pose a Serious Threat to Groundwater

Published November 3, 2016

By Tim Benson

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Regulation Should Be Based On Best Available Science, Not Fear And Misinformation
Research & Commentary: Emergency Room Visits Grow Under Expanded Medicaid

Published November 2, 2016

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines the effect of Medicaid expansion on patient use of emergency rooms.
Research & Commentary: Carbon Tax Is Not a Win-Win

Published October 31, 2016

By Tim Benson

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Case For A Carbon Dioxide Tax "In Theory And In Practice" Is Dubious
Research & Commentary: Ending Balance Amendment Worth a Look for Kansas

Published October 24, 2016

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines Kansas' ending balance law and argues it would force the state government to more closely monitor and limit state spending.
- Employment
- Economy
Research & Commentary: Right-to-Work Debate Continues in Missouri

Published October 24, 2016

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans discusses right-to-work laws, how they create new jobs and foster economic and population growth and the new proposals being considered in Missouri.
- Constitutional Reform
- Government & Liberty
States Consider Hunting Rights

Published October 21, 2016

By Nathan Makla

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Right to hunt and fish amendments have arisen in response to a number of issues, including hunting restrictions being introduced at the behest of animal rights organizations, increasing urbanization, decreasing habitat, and declining numbers of sportsmen
Research & Commentary: Certificate of Need Laws Hurt Hospital Quality

Published October 21, 2016

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines certificate of need laws and their effect on hospital quality.
- Education
Research & Commentary: Texas Education Savings Accounts

Published October 21, 2016

By Tim Benson

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ESA Programs Show Benefits For Both Private, Public School Students
- Government & Liberty
- Constitutional Reform
Broadway Basics of Liberty

Published October 20, 2016

By Nathan Makla

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Hamilton carried the property rights banner to protect for American citizens an important constitutional right.
Research & Commentary: Medicaid Expansion Is No Boon for Hospitals

Published October 19, 2016

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a new report released by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) that analyzed profit margins for hospitals and made projections for the coming decade.
Research & Commentary: Medicaid Expansion Is No Boon for Hospitals

Published October 19, 2016

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a new report released by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) that analyzed profit margins for hospitals and made projections for the coming decade.
Research & Commentary: Pennsylvania’s High Vaping Tax Needs to Go

Published October 19, 2016

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans discusses Pennsylvania's onerous vaping tax and the need for reform.
- Climate Change
- Environment & Energy
Research & Commentary: Nevada Energy Task Force Recommendations Will Hurt Consumers

Published October 14, 2016

By Tim Benson

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Renewables Mandate, Retail-Rate Net Metering Harmful To Nevadans
- Education
Education Savings Accounts and Blaine Amendments

Published October 13, 2016

By Nathan Makla

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One remaining challenge to the ESA program’s success is the state’s Blaine amendment, which also serves as a barrier in a number of other states as well.
- Climate Change
- Environment & Energy
Research & Commentary: New Clean Energy Standard Will Harm New York Consumers, Won’t Impact Environment

Published October 13, 2016

By Tim Benson

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Harmful Mandate Will Cost Ratepayers $3.4 Billion Over Five Years
- Environment & Energy
Research & Commentary: Shale Revolution Has Been a Giant Boon to Ohio’s Economy

Published October 10, 2016

By Tim Benson

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Without Shale Development, Ohio Missing 114,000 Jobs, $9.9 Billion in State GDP