Publications
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Research & Commentary: Wisconsin Looks to Complete Prevailing Wage Repeal
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a proposal from the Wisconsin Legislature that would eliminate the prevailing wage requirement for state projects. -
Research & Commentary: Special Interests Block Dental Therapists from Providing Needed Care
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines dental health care and the licensing of dental therapists and how Maine should tweak its regulations to allow dental therapists to provide the dental services the state desperately needs. -
Research & Commentary: Michigan Should Reject Maintenance of Certification
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans discusses two proposals now being considered in the Michigan Legislature that would limit the influence of maintenance of certification in the state. -
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: 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: 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: 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: 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. -
Testimony: The Case for Certifying Dental Therapists in Connecticut
Publication -Testimony -In this testimony before the Connecticut Public Health Committee, Michael Hamilton discusses how expanding the role of dental therapists could solve the state's dental shortage. -
Research & Commentary: Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s Welfare Proposal
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker Proposes Welfare Reform, Titled "Wisconsin Works For Everyone" -
Testimony before the North Dakota House Human Services Committee, The Case for Licensing Dental Therapists in North Dakota
Publication -Testimony -In this testimony before the North Dakota House Human Services Committee, Michael Hamilton makes a case for the licensing of dental therapist as a method for addressing the state's dental care shortage. -
Kentucky Hits the Ground Running, Becomes 27th Right-to-Work State
Publication -The Leaflet -On January 7, Kentucky became the nation’s 27th state to pass right-to-work legislation. -
Research & Commentary: Right-to-Work Reform in New Hampshire
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines right-to-work reform in New Hampshire. -
Right-To-Work Laws Ranked State by State
Publication -The Leaflet -Examines a recently published study by Priya M. Abraham, a senior fellow with the Commonwealth Foundation titled Transforming Labor: A Comprehensive, Nationwide Comparison and Grading of Public Sector Labor Laws. -
Research & Commentary: Right-to-Work Debate Continues in Missouri
Publication -Research and Commentaries -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. -
Research & Commentary: New Mexico’s Renewable Power Mandates Are Too Costly
Publication -Research and Commentaries -A study released in July 2016 by the Rio Grande Foundation argues New Mexico’s renewable portfolio standards (RPS) – which were first enacted in 2002 and require each electric utility in the state to generate at least 15. -
Research & Commentary: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Draft Comprehensive Study Finds Frac Sand Mining Environmentally Sound
Publication -Research and Commentaries -A draft report of a strategic analysis of the mining of industrial silica sand, also called “frac sand,” was released in June 2016 by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR). -
Research & Commentary: Arizona Considers Hiking Minimum Wage to $12
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Arizona lawmakers are placing the issue of a proposed minimum-wage increase before voters. Arizona’s current minimum wage is $8.05, and the rate has been increased annually – based on inflation – after voter-initiated reforms passed in 2006. -
Research & Commentary: $15 Minimum Wage Will Hurt New Jersey Workers and Businesses
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Legislators in New Jersey are considering a substantial increase to the state’s minimum wage, increasing it from $8.38 per hour to the en vogue rate of $15 per hour. The wage would increase each year by either $1. -
Research & Commentary: Do Right-to-Work Laws Cause Income Inequality?
Publication -Research and Commentaries -West Virginia recently became the 27th right-to-work (RTW) state, and several other states are now considering becoming the 28th. -
The Leaflet: Right-to-Work Momentum Continues
Publication -The Leaflet -Earlier in March, West Virginia became the 26th state to enact right-to-work (RTW) legislation. RTW laws allow private sector employees to opt out of union membership. -
Testimony before the Maryland House Economic Matters Committee on Right to Work
Publication -Testimony -Testimony before the Maryland House Economic Matters CommitteeMarch 8, 2016Jesse Hathaway, Managing Editor of Budget & Tax News, The Heartland Institute Thank you for providing me with the opportunity to testify today. -
Research & Commentary: Kentucky Right-to-Work Reform
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Kentucky could soon become the nation’s 26th right-to-work state (RTW), and Kentuckians have demonstrated they may be ready to support this reform.