The Heartland Institute

Publications

- Education
- Government Spending
The Leaflet: School Choice Battles Are Brewing

Published March 8, 2019

By Arianna Wilkerson

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Tax-credit scholarships are being considered in several states across the country. These scholarships are extremely popular with parents and their children, but teacher unions oppose them.
- Economy
- Government Spending
The Leaflet: The Road to Prosperity Is Paved With Free-Market Policies

Published February 8, 2019

By Arianna Wilkerson

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States with tax-and-spend policies continually fall at the bottom of economic outlook and performance rankings.
The Leaflet: Many Cities Are Tumbling Into Billion-Dollar Sinkholes

Published February 1, 2019

By Arianna Wilkerson

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Cities all across the country are sinking into a financial morass. Only 12 of the nation's 75 most populous cities had budget surpluses in fiscal year 2017 and collectively are in the hole $330 billion.
- Economy
- Government Spending
Testimony Before the North Dakota House Government and Veteran Affairs Committee Regarding Pension Reform

Published January 24, 2019

By Bette Grande

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Bette Grande testified before a North Dakota committee on the issue of pension reform.
Mercatus Center: Amazon HQ2 Is the Only Competition Where the Losers Are Winners

Published December 23, 2018

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'[C]ities and states are throwing their money away when they court Amazon’s favor through subsidies.''
Research & Commentary: Study Finds Carbon-Dioxide Taxes Would Significantly Depress GDP and Economic Growth

Published November 9, 2018

By Tim Benson

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Six Different Economy-Wide Price Scenarios, From $36 To $144 Per Ton, Modeled
Research & Commentary: Carbon-Dioxide Tax Would Be Bad for Washington

Published October 26, 2018

By Tim Benson

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Tax Would Start At $15 Per Ton, Rise By $2-Plus Inflation Per Ton Each Year
- Economy
- Government Spending
The Leaflet: Trillion-Dollar Burden

Published October 5, 2018

By Arianna Wilkerson

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Overgenerous pension plans and benefits to government workers have led to $1.5 trillion in unpaid bills accumulated across all 50 states.
Research & Commentary: Bad Stadium Deals Hurt Cities Large and Small

Published September 25, 2018

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans discusses stadium subsidies, their negligible effect on local economies, and a how even a small city arena can have dire effects on a cities' budget.
- Economy
- Government Spending
Research & Commentary: State Lottery Would Be a Poor Revenue Source for Mississippi

Published August 21, 2018

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines state lotteries, their shortcomings, and discusses why Mississippi should consider other ways to manage the state's budget.
Research & Commentary: New York Seeks to Bypass Janus – and Unions Stand to Benefit

Published July 30, 2018

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines several proposals in New York that would undermine state workers’ rights and benefit public unions.
The Leaflet: The End of Dues-Skimming Could Finally Be Near

Published July 27, 2018

By Arianna Wilkerson

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This week's Leaflet discusses the controversial practice of union dues-skimming, and the proposed action by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services that may soon end the practice.
Research & Commentary: Tampa Ballpark Not Worth Its Potential $400 Million Taxpayer Price Tag

Published July 25, 2018

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines the new stadium proposal being considered in Tampa and how taxpayers may be on the hook for a multimillion dollar bill.
Research & Commentary: Pennsylvania Should Strengthen Budget Transparency Tools

Published June 29, 2018

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a new proposal in Pennsylvania that would improve transparency in the state's budget and spending process.
Research & Commentary: It’s Time to End the Skimming of Union Dues

Published June 26, 2018

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans discusses how union dues are being skimmed from in home care providers in several states and the need to end the practice.
The Leaflet: Millions May Soon Gain the Right to Work

Published June 21, 2018

By Arianna Wilkerson

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SCOTUS' upcoming Janus has the potential to put personal freedom back into the hands of workers and forever change the role of unions in the U.S. workforce.
Policy Brief: How to Cure Pennsylvania’s Health Benefits Crisis

Published June 11, 2018

By Charlie Katebi

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In this Policy Brief, Charlie Katebi argues taxpayer spending on health care for Pennsylvania state employees has skyrocketed as a result of wasteful incentives and a lack of price transparency in the state’s health care system.
- Economy
- Government Spending
The Leaflet: All Bets Are On

Published June 7, 2018

By Arianna Wilkerson

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Delaware became the first state other than Nevada to legalize sports betting. Other states are sure to follow, as there is potential for states to collect $20 billion in new tax revenue.
Research & Commentary: Subsides Help Big Sugar While Hurting Consumers and the Economy

Published May 11, 2018

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Senior Policy Analyst Matthew Glans discusses the U.S. Sugar Program and its negative effects on the US agricultural industry.
The Leaflet: Farm Bill Needs a Makeover

Published May 3, 2018

By Arianna Wilkerson

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Congress is working on a new "farm bill" that includes farm subsidies, crop insurance, and food assistance. Most of the bill's annual budget goes to the food stamp program, or SNAP. The proposed bill offers needed reforms to SNAP.
Research & Commentary: Missouri Considers Repealing Costly Prevailing Wage Laws

Published April 20, 2018

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a proposed bill in Missouri that would repeal the state's prevailing wage law.
Research & Commentary: Oklahoma Should Not Weaken Its Supermajority Tax Requirement

Published April 12, 2018

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a bill in Oklahoma that would ask voters to reduce the state’s supermajority requirement for tax increases, a move that would make it easier for the legislature to increase taxes.
- Economy
- Government Spending
Research & Commentary: Arizona Should Stop Funding Private Sports Facilities with Taxpayer Dollars

Published April 12, 2018

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines legislation in Arizona that would have the state join an interstate compact that explicitly prohibits the “use of taxpayer dollars for private professional sports stadiums and facilities.”
Research & Commentary: Tennessee Looks to REIN in Cost of State Regulations

Published February 9, 2018

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a bill in Tennessee that would incorporate REINS Act style reforms to the state's regulatory system.