Publications
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Research & Commentary: Wisconsin Should Adopt Education Savings Accounts
Publication -Research and Commentaries -A Universal ESA Program Would Go a Long Way Toward Remedying Wisconsin’s Lackluster Record of Failing to Adequately Educate its Children. -
How Dental Therapists Are Changing Dental Care
Publication -The Leaflet -State Government Relations Manager Logan Pike argues dental therapy is gaining popularity throughout the United States. -
Research & Commentary: South Carolina Pension System Needs Reform
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines pension reform proposals in South Carolina and argues the state should follow the private sector’s lead and start switching workers to defined-contribution plans. -
Research & Commentary: Kansas Civil Asset Forfeiture Laws in Need of Reform
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines civil asset forfeiture laws and argues assets should be seized only for criminal reasons. -
Research & Commentary: Nothing ‘Free’ About Georgia Chamber of Commerce’s ‘Free-Market’ Medicaid Expansion Plan
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines several plans for Medicaid expansion in Georgia and why expansion is a bad idea. -
Missed Heartland’s Emerging Issues Forum in Chicago? Watch It Online!
Publication -The Leaflet -On August 9, The Heartland Institute hosted its first 2016 Emerging Issues Forum (EIF) in Chicago, IL. -
Research & Commentary: Florida Should Allow For Dental Therapists
Publication -Research and Commentaries -This Research & Commentary examines dental therapists in the state of Florida and encourages Florida lawmakers to reform their licensing laws in order to allow for them to practice. -
Assessing Toxicological Risks to Human Subjects Used in Controlled Exposure Studies of Environmental Pollutants
Publication -Policy Briefs -The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), has been conducting experiments banned by international and domestic law exposing people to air pollution the EPA claims to be toxic or lethal. -
Research & Commentary: New Study Finds Teens Vape Because of Flavoring, Not Nicotine
Publication -Research and Commentaries -A new study analyzes data from a 2015 youth survey to examine the substances teens are using while vaping. -
Research & Commentary: States Moving Away from Sales Tax Holidays
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines sales tax holidays and how they are a gimmick that benefits only a small number of companies. -
Research & Commentary: Wisconsin’s Minimum Markup Law Faces New Challenge
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines the Unfair Sales Act and its effect on Wisconsin's economy. -
Football Season and Fantasy Sports
Publication -The Leaflet -Lawmakers across the nation have been working to ban or heavily regulate the growing fantasy sports industry, and fantasy sports businesses. -
Research & Commentary: Study: South Texas Fracking Not a Risk to Air Quality
Publication -Research and Commentaries -UT-Arlington Reports Emissions Well Within Acceptable Federal Standard -
Common Core: A Bad Choice for America (second edition)
Publication -Books -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. -
Research & Commentary: Dental Therapists
Publication -Research and Commentaries -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
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines state pension funds and assumed rates of return. -
Research & Commentary: Medicaid Expansion Costs Continue to Grow
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines state Medicaid programs, how costs are running out of control, and several proposals for reform. -
Research & Commentary: Study: Louisiana Scholarship Program Saves Pelican State Tax Dollars
Publication -Research and Commentaries -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
Publication -The Leaflet -The lead essay discusses Medicaid expansion and health care reform. -
Research & Commentary: Government Regulations and the Mental Health Shortage
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines mental health reform, certificate of need reform, and direct primary care programs. -
Research & Commentary: New York City Public Schools’ Improvement on Standardized Tests Dwarfed by Charter Schools
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Big Apple Charters Outpace District, State Schools in Math, ELA Testing -
Bill McKibben’s Terrifying Disregard for Fracking Facts
Publication -Policy Studies -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. -
Research & Commentary: Rhode Island’s Renewable Power Mandates Are Too Costly
Publication -Research and Commentaries -New Study: Renewable Energy Mandates Could Cost Rhode Island Thousands of Jobs -
The Leaflet: Entitlement Reform and Olympic Success
Publication -The Leaflet -The lead essay discusses welfare reform and Olympic success.
