Publications
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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. -
The Leaflet: How to Fix Medicaid
Publication -The Leaflet -The House of Representatives is expected to try and repeal and replace parts of the Affordable Care Act, and states will have to make decisions regarding Medicaid. Health savings accounts are a potential solution to the Medicaid problem. -
Research & Commentary: Gas Tax Increase Unlikely to Solve South Carolina’s Transportation Problems
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a proposed gas tax increase in South Carolina, arguing it is not appropriate to add the burden of additional tax or fee increases on households that are already cash-strapped. -
Research & Commentary: The Personal Health Care Safety Net Medicaid Fix
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a paper by Justin Haskins, Michael Hamilton, and Sam Karnick which outlines a new approach to providing health care for Medicaid recipients, putting health care dollars in the hands of patients. -
Research & Commentary: Rhode Island Carbon Tax Proposal Harmful to State Residents
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Tax Would Start At $15 Per Ton, Increase By $5 Per Ton Each Year -
Research & Commentary: Dental Service Organizations Help Patients and Dentists
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. -
Research & Commentary: Connecticut Carbon Tax Proposal Harmful to State Residents
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Carbon Dioxide Tax Would Raise Gasoline Prices By 13 Cents Per Gallon, Heating Oil By 16 Cents Per Gallon In First Year -
Research & Commentary: Ohio Education Savings Account/School Voucher Consolidation
Publication -Research and Commentaries -ESA Would Pay For Tuition, Textbooks, Tutoring Services -
Research & Commentary: Connecticut Needs a Tight Spending Cap
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a spending cap proposal in Connecticut that could force the state to monitor spending and better manage its' budget. -
The Leaflet: Tax Day, Income Taxes, and Constitutional Amendments
Publication -The Leaflet -This week's Leaflet examines taxes and constitutional amendments, tax reform in Nebraska, a study on civic classes in colleges, a Texas lawsuit suing the EPA, maintenance of certification in Maine, and the 10th edition of Rich States, Poor States. -
Research & Commentary: Florida Considers Medical Maintenance of Certification Reform
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans discusses a proposal now being considered in the Florida Legislature that would limit the influence of maintenance of certification in the state.
