Publications
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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. -
Research & Commentary: Nebraska Tax Reform Package Would Move State Toward Improved Economy
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a tax reform package being considered in Nebraska that would lower income taxes using tax revenue triggers. -
Research & Commentary: Washington State Vaping Tax Is a Bad Idea
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines two tax proposals in Washington that would expand the state’s tobacco tax to vaping products. -
The Leaflet: Arizona Leads the Way on Education Choice
Publication -The Leaflet -This week's Leaflet reports on Arizona ESAs, a Washington state vaping tax, health care reform in Maine, a recent earthquake risk study by the USGS, employer-provided student loan assistance, and opinion by the Texas Public Policy Foundation on tax reform -
Research & Commentary: New Right to Shop Health Care Model Could Empower Consumers
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a Right to Shop proposal in Maine that could dramatically change how patients search for health care services. -
Research & Commentary: Maine Should Reject Maintenance of Certification
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans discusses a proposal now being considered in the Maine Legislature that would limit the influence of maintenance of certification in the state. -
The Leaflet: Sport Stadium Burdens
Publication -The Leaflet -This week's Leaflet features commentary on sports stadium subsidies, a Heartland study on frac sand mining, ESAs in New Hampshire, a fix to Medicaid, pension reform in Pennsylvania, and opinion from the Beacon Center on criminal justice reform. -
Research & Commentary: Eliminating Prevailing Wage Lowers Cost of Public Projects for Missouri Taxpayers
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a proposed repeal of Missouri's prevailing wage laws. -
Testimony before the Maine Joint Standing Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development on the Training Wage
Publication -Testimony -In this testimony before the Maine Joint Standing Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development, Jesse Hathaway discusses a training wage proposal and the advantages it could create for young workers. -
Research & Commentary: Extending Employer-Provided Education Assistance to Student Loans Is a Win-Win
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Legislation in Congress to extend employer-provided education assistance to student loans will benefit both employers and student loan debtors. -
Research & Commentary: Draconian Tax in Arizona Could Wipe Out Vaping Industry
Publication -Research and Commentaries -A proposed 95% tax on vapor products in Arizona could see the industry disappear from the state. -
Research & Commentary: Thanks to Mitigation Measures, Induced Seismicity Risks Dropping Quickly
Publication -Research and Commentaries -USGS: People Living In Area Of "Significant" Risk Of Man-Caused Quake Down 50 Percent From 2016 -
Research & Commentary: Pennsylvania Pension Reform
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a proposed pension reform plan in Pennsylvania. -
Research & Commentary: Banning Flavorings in E-Cigarettes Is Disservice to New Jersey Public Health
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Lindsey Stroud argues against a proposal banning flavors in e-cigarette liquids in New Jersey. -
Air Quality and Industrial Sand (Frac Sand) Mining
Publication -Policy Studies -This Heartland Policy Study examines the best available scientific data on the effects of industrial sand mining on air quality, concluding those operations do not pose a threat to human health or the environment.
