Publications
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Research & Commentary: Texas Should Reject Maintenance of Certification
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines the numerous problems maintenance of certification is causing in Texas and the new effort to limit the influence of MOCs in the state. -
Research & Commentary: Wisconsin’s Proactive Approach to Pension Reform is the Right One
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines Wisconsin's proactive approach to pension reform and a new reform proposal now being considered. -
Research & Commentary: Texas Reconsiders Ending Margins Tax
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines Texas' margins tax and the efforts by legislators to repeal the tax. -
Research & Commentary: Constitutional Limits on Spending Would Be a Positive Step for Iowa
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a proposed constitutional amendment that would place stringent spending limits on Iowa legislators. -
Research & Commentary: Tennessee Should Reject Maintenance of Certification
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines maintenance of certification standards and how Tennessee is considering reforms to prevent medical associations from forcing doctors to take unnecessary and expensive tests to remain certified. -
Research & Commentary: Hiking Oregon Tobacco Tax Will Not Save Budget
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines proposed tobacco tax hikes in Oregon and how they will do little to help fix the state's budget. -
Research & Commentary: No Such Thing as a Conservative Carbon-Dioxide Tax Plan
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Carbon-Dioxide Tax Would Make Everything More Expensive For Working Americans Without Guaranteed Environmental Benefits -
The Leaflet: States Consider Occupational Licensing Reform
Publication -The Leaflet -This week's Leaflet examines occupational licensing reform, the 10th Roadmap for the 21st Century paper, universal education savings accounts in West Virginia, fracking bans in Florida, repealing Obamacare, and the Liberty Leadership Council. -
Research & Commentary: Direct Primary Care Should Be Part of Health Care Solution in Florida
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines direct primary care and why Florida legislators should consider reforms to make the service more available. -
Research & Commentary: Maine Should Consider Training Wage for Young Workers
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines training wages and how they may open up employment opportunities for young workers. -
Research & Commentary: Improving Alabama’s Education Scholarship Program
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Proposal Would Increase Income Tax Credit, Broaden Range Of Qualifying Expenses -
Research & Commentary: Georgia Should Embrace the Flat Tax
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a proposed flat tax in Georgia that would simplify the tax code and improve the state's competitiveness. -
Roadmap for the 21st Century: Rightsizing Government
Publication -Policy Briefs -This paper -- the tenth and final in the Roadmap series -- describes efforts to define the optimal size of government, and policies that can get us there. -
The Leaflet: States Debate Hydraulic Fracturing
Publication -The Leaflet -This week's Leaflet examines hydraulic fracturing bans, a gas tax in South Carolina, education savings accounts in Georgia, net-metering in Montana, certificate of need in West Virginia, and a Mercatus Center Economic Situation report. -
Research & Commentary: Indiana’s Civil Asset Forfeiture Laws in Need of Reform
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines proposed reforms to Indiana's civil asset forfeiture laws and the need for continued improvement. -
Testimony Before the Florida Senate Environmental Preservation and Conservation Committee
Publication -Testimony -Testimony Before the Florida Senate Environmental Preservation and Conservation Committee -
Research & Commentary: Tax Hikes Won’t Save West Virginia’s Budget
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a series of proposed tax hikes in West Virginia and their potential effects on the state's budget and economy. -
Research & Commentary: Banning Fracking in Florida Would Be a Mistake
Publication -Research and Commentaries -There Is No Scientific Justification For Banning Hydraulic Fracturing In Florida -
Research & Commentary: Universal ESAs Would Make West Virginia a National Leader in Education Choice
Publication -Research and Commentaries -ESA Would Pay For Tuition, Textbooks, Tutoring Services, Educational Therapies -
Research & Commentary: Banning Fracking in Nevada Would Be a Mistake
Publication -Research and Commentaries -There Is No Scientific Justification For Banning Hydraulic Fracturing In Nevada -
Research & Commentary: Alaska Should Once Again Reject Income Tax
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines Alaska's recent tax reform proposals, including a revival of the state's income tax. -
The Leaflet: States Consider Taxing and Regulating E-Cigarettes
Publication -The Leaflet -In recent years, the e-cigarette/vaping industry has been inundated with new regulations and has continuously faced the threat of excessive taxation. -
Research & Commentary: Reimporting Drugs Will Not Bring Down Drug Prices
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines drug reimportation and why it is not the answer to high prescription drug prices. -
Research & Commentary: Montana Net Metering
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Montana Should End Net Metering
