Publications
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Research & Commentary: Mississippi Civil Asset Forfeiture
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Analysts at the nonpartisan Institute for Justice (IJ) have given the State of Mississippi’s civil asset forfeiture laws a grade of C-. -
Research & Commentary: Oklahoma Balanced Budget Amendment
Publication -Research and Commentaries -The U.S. national debt has reached a staggering $18.5 trillion, and several national entitlement programs are headed toward bankruptcy – some as soon as 2016. -
Research & Commentary: Georgia Income Tax Reform
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Since 2012, an increasing number of states have been looking into ways to reform their tax codes. -
Testimony before the Nebraska Judiciary Committee
Publication -Testimony -Testimony before the Nebraska Judiciary CommitteeJesse Hathaway, Research Fellow, The Heartland InstituteWednesday, February 10, 2016 Chairperson Seiler and members of the committee, thank you for giving me the opportunity to testify today. -
Testimony before the Nebraska Judiciary Committee
Publication -Testimony -Testimony before the Nebraska Judiciary CommitteeJesse Hathaway, Research Fellow, The Heartland InstituteWednesday, February 10, 2016 Chairperson Seiler and members of the committee, thank you for giving me the opportunity to testify today. -
Research & Commentary: Colorado’s Hospital Provider Tax and TABOR Collide
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Funding Medicaid programs has proven to be an increasingly difficult task for many states. -
Research & Commentary: Colorado’s Hospital Provider Tax and TABOR Collide
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Funding Medicaid programs has proven to be an increasingly difficult task for many states. -
Research & Commentary: Indiana Tobacco Taxes and Infrastructure Funding
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Lawmakers in Indiana are considering increasing the state’s tobacco tax to help fill a dwindling infrastructure fund. House Speaker Rep. Brian Bosma (R-Indianapolis) and House Roads and Transportation Committee Chairman Rep. -
Research & Commentary: Mississippi Welfare Reform
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act, implemented in 1996, ended the national entitlement to welfare for families with dependent children and created Temporary Assistance for -
The Leaflet: The Future of Social Security
Publication -The Leaflet -According to a 2015 survey released by AARP, formerly the American Association of Retired Persons, a majority of adults in the United States are weary of the future of Social Security, with 57 percent of people suggesting they are not confident in the -
Research & Commentary: Should Alaska Reestablish an Income Tax?
Publication -Research and Commentaries -The falling price of oil has led to a $3.5 billion deficit for Alaska’s upcoming budget. According to U.S. News & World Report, Alaska has been using savings to balance its budget at an estimated rate of $10 million a day. -
Research & Commentary: Virginia Pension Reform
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Virginia House Speaker William J. Howell recently announced a plan to create a new commission to study the possibility of shifting the state’s pension system from a traditional defined benefit pension model to a 401(k)-style defined-contribution model. -
Research & Commentary: Tax Cut Triggers
Publication -Research and Commentaries -States across the country continue to struggle with balancing their annual budgets, plagued by bloated spending and a lagging economy. An increasing number of states have been addressing high taxes and limiting spending by using tax cut triggers. -
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. -
The Leaflet – State Governments Affect Charitable Giving
Publication -The Leaflet -Christmas is the season of giving, but some states might soon be placed on Santa’s naughty list. During Christmas, the perennial dictum is to spread peace and goodwill. -
Research & Commentary: Alabama Pension Reform Study Finds Dramatic Shortfall
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Unfunded state pension liabilities have become an increasingly troubling problem for states across the country, especially Alabama. In 2010, Alabama received a grade of “D” in The Heartland Institute’s 50-state public pension report card. -
Research & Commentary: West Virginia Right-to-Work Reform
Publication -Research and Commentaries -West Virginia is considering becoming the nation’s 26th right-to-work (RTW) state. Adopting RTW legislation would help create new jobs by improving the state’s business climate and economic competitiveness. -
Research & Commentary: Illinois’ Budget Problems
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Illinois has systematic problems with the way it spends tax dollars. -
The Leaflet – States Consider Cigarette and E-cigarette Tax Increases
Publication -The Leaflet -States across the nation are debating increasing cigarette tax rates to fix budget gaps. In 2105 alone, Alabama, Connecticut, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Nevada, Ohio, Rhode Island, and Vermont all increased their states cigarette tax rate. -
The Leaflet – Happy Thanksgiving from The Heartland Institute
Publication -The Leaflet -Happy Thanksgiving from The Heartland Institute “I hope we once again have reminded people that man is not free unless government is limited. -
Ten State Solutions to Emerging Issues
Publication -Policy Briefs -This booklet explores solutions to the top public policy issues facing the states in 2016 and beyond in the areas of budget and tax, education, energy and environment, health care, and constitutional reform. -
The Article V Movement: A Comprehensive Assessment to Date and Suggested Approach for State Legislators and Advocacy Groups Moving Forward
Publication -Policy Briefs -This Heartland Policy Brief is a comprehensive overview of the most consequential social movement occurring in the United States today: the Article V movement. -
Research & Commentary: SNAP Asset Testing
Publication -Research and Commentaries -The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as the Food Stamp system, has become one of the fastest-growing welfare programs. SNAP is the fourth-largest means-tested program for low-income families and individuals. -
Research & Commentary: New Jersey Gasoline and Estate Tax Reform
Publication -Research and Commentaries -New Jersey’s roads and bridges are in dire need of repair, and the funds to cover maintenance are beginning to run dry.
