The Heartland Institute

Publications

Football Season and Fantasy Sports

Published September 1, 2016

By Nathan Makla

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Lawmakers across the nation have been working to ban or heavily regulate the growing fantasy sports industry, and fantasy sports businesses.
- Environment & Energy
Research & Commentary: Study: South Texas Fracking Not a Risk to Air Quality

Published September 1, 2016

By Tim Benson

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UT-Arlington Reports Emissions Well Within Acceptable Federal Standard
- Education
Common Core: A Bad Choice for America (second edition)

Published August 31, 2016

By Joy Pullmann

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This 44-page booklet discusses the development of Common Core and its flaws. This expanded edition includes two appendices: acronyms often used in Common Core discussions and a handy timeline.
- Health Care
Research & Commentary: Dental Therapists

Published August 30, 2016

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In this Research & Commentary, state government relations manager Logan Pike discusses why states should reform their licensing laws to allow for dental therapists to practice.
Research & Commentary: Kansas Needs to Adjust Its Assumptions on Pension Investments

Published August 30, 2016

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines state pension funds and assumed rates of return.
Research & Commentary: Medicaid Expansion Costs Continue to Grow

Published August 30, 2016

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines state Medicaid programs, how costs are running out of control, and several proposals for reform.
- Education
Research & Commentary: Study: Louisiana Scholarship Program Saves Pelican State Tax Dollars

Published August 26, 2016

By Tim Benson

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Cancellation of the LSP Would Increase Costs For Four out of Five School Districts
The Leaflet: Medicaid Expansion Highlighted in Run-Up to 2016 Elections

Published August 25, 2016

By Nathan Makla

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The lead essay discusses Medicaid expansion and health care reform.
Research & Commentary: Government Regulations and the Mental Health Shortage

Published August 24, 2016

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines mental health reform, certificate of need reform, and direct primary care programs.
- Education
Research & Commentary: New York City Public Schools’ Improvement on Standardized Tests Dwarfed by Charter Schools

Published August 22, 2016

By Tim Benson

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Big Apple Charters Outpace District, State Schools in Math, ELA Testing
- Climate Change
- Environment & Energy
Bill McKibben’s Terrifying Disregard for Fracking Facts

Published August 19, 2016

By Isaac Orr

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In an article published at The Nation, 350.org founder Bill McKibben portrays methane as a dangerous greenhouse gas. Here's why he's wrong.
- Environment & Energy
- Economy
Research & Commentary: Rhode Island’s Renewable Power Mandates Are Too Costly

Published August 19, 2016

By Tim Benson

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New Study: Renewable Energy Mandates Could Cost Rhode Island Thousands of Jobs
- Entitlements
- Economy
The Leaflet: Entitlement Reform and Olympic Success

Published August 18, 2016

By Nathan Makla

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The lead essay discusses welfare reform and Olympic success.
- Environment & Energy
- Economy
Research & Commentary: North Carolina’s Renewable Portfolio Standards Are Too Costly

Published August 17, 2016

By Tim Benson

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New Study: Renewable Energy Mandates Could Cost North Carolina Thousands of Jobs
Research & Commentary: Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards

Published August 17, 2016

By Tim Benson, Joseph Bast

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CAFE Standards Sacrifice Lives for Oil
- Government & Liberty
- Constitutional Reform
A Brief Assessment of the Proposed Convention Rules Adopted by the Assembly of State Legislatures

Published August 17, 2016

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In June 2016 the Assembly of State Legislatures (ASL) issued its “Rules for an Article V Convention for Proposing Amendment(s).” The document is a recommended set of rules for a future amendments convention under Article V of the U.S. Constitution.
Research & Commentary: Certificate of Need Laws Holding Health Care Back in Illinois

Published August 17, 2016

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines Illinois' certificate of need laws and argues for their reform or repeal.
- Education
The Leaflet: National Employee Freedom Week

Published August 12, 2016

By Nathan Makla

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The lead essay discusses right-to-work legislation and National Employee Freedom Week
Research & Commentary: Gas Tax Hike Is Not the Answer for Wisconsin’s Roads

Published August 12, 2016

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines how motor-fuel taxes are applied and the impact they have on states’ economies.
- Health Care
- Economy
Research & Commentary: Ohio Should Support the Right to Try for Terminally Ill Patients

Published August 10, 2016

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines right to try laws, how they would work, and the various proposals now being considered.
Pro-Environment, Pro-Energy, and Pro-Jobs

Published August 10, 2016

By Joseph Bast

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Affordable, reliable, and plentiful energy enables us to protect the environment while also creating jobs and the goods and services we need.
Research & Commentary: Nevada’s Need for Pension Reform Grows

Published August 8, 2016

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines Nevada's pension system and discusses the need for reform.
Research & Commentary: North Carolina Should Reject Onerous Maintenance of Certification

Published August 8, 2016

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines the numerous problems maintenance of certification is causing in North Carolina and other states nationwide.
- Taxes
- Economy
Research & Commentary: Gross Receipt Tax Proposal Would Make Oregon Noncompetitive

Published August 5, 2016

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines gross receipt taxes and argues Oregon should reject a proposed gross receipt tax, as it over complicates the tax code.