Publications
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Research & Commentary: Texas House Bill Contains Realistic Specifications for State and Local Government Reponses to a Pandemic Disaster
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a House Bill in Texas that would create a pandemic response plan for state and local governments. -
Research & Commentary: Minnesota Senate Considering Action to Limit Governor’s Peacetime Emergency Powers and Protect Individual Freedoms
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a Senate File in Minnesota that would limit governor's emergency powers. -
Are Financial Institutions Using ESG Social Credit Scores to Coerce Individuals, Small Businesses?
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Five reasons to believe banks, financial institutions are expanding ESG. -
Understanding Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Scores, and Why Lawmakers Should Oppose Them
Publication -Policy Briefs -ESG social credit scores pose a substantial threat to liberty and market competition -
Research & Commentary: Minnesota Legislature Considering Action to Stifle Gubernatorial Power During a State of Emergency
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a House Bill in Minnesota that challenges gubernatorial power during a state of emergency. -
Testimony Before the Arizona House Committee on Government and Elections Regarding House Bill 2578
Publication -Testimony -Samantha Fillmore testifies before the Arizona House Committee on Government and Elections on House Bill 2578 -
Research & Commentary: Arizona Lawmakers Reeling in Emergency Executive Powers
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a House Bill in Arizona that would curb gubernatorial powers during a state of emergency. -
Research & Commentary: Washington State Proposes Commonsense Restrictions to Unilateral Gubernatorial Power During States of Emergency
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a Senate Bill in Washington that would put a legislative check on gubernatorial emergency powers. -
Policy Brief: Felonious Killings of Law Enforcement Officers in 2021
Publication -Policy Briefs -Felonious killings of police officers in 2021 was the highest it has been in more than 25 years. -
Measuring the Effects of the Republicans’ Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on Personal Income Taxes
Publication -Policy Briefs -Republicans' 2017 tax reform law benefited middle- and working-class Americans the most. -
Research & Commentary: Wisconsin State Assembly Moves to Protect First Amendment
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines an Assembly Bill in Wisconsin that will Move to Protect Free Speech on Social Media Platforms. -
The Badger State Senate Is Standing Up For Free Speech
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a Senate Bill in Wisconsin that would challenge 'Big Tech' censorship -
Testimony Before the Wisconsin Senate Committee on Government Operations, Legal Review and Consumer Protection on Senate Bill 525 in Reference to Censorship of Users’ Expression by Social Media Platforms
Publication -Testimony -State Government Relations Manager Samantha Fillmore Testifies Before the Wisconsin Senate Committee on Government Operations Regarding Big Tech Censorship -
Testimony before the Wisconsin Assembly Committee on Constitution and Ethics on AB 530, a bill requiring social media terms of service transparency and providing a private cause of action against social media websites
Publication -Testimony -James Taylor testifies before the Wisconsin Assembly Committee on Constitution and Ethics on legislation regarding accountability for big tech companies. -
Research & Commentary: Public Confidence in U.S. Economy Continues to Wane
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a recent Gallup poll showcasing American's lack of confidence in the economy. -
Research & Commentary: New York Lawmakers Could Uncrown King Cuomo
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines multiple pieces of legislation and actions from New York lawmakers regarding Gov. Andrew Cuomo's abuse of emergency powers. -
Heartland Letter to New York Lawmakers Urging Reform of Governor Cuomo’s Gubernatorial Overreach
Publication -Legislative Principles -A letter from the Heartland Institute's president James Taylor, urging New York lawmakers to pursue reform of New York's state of emergency/executive authority statutes. -
Testimony Before the West Virginia Committee on the Judiciary on House Bill 2003, restoring the state legislature’s role in emergency management
Publication -Testimony -Heartland's Government Relations Director Cameron Sholty submits testimony before the West Virginia Committee on the Judiciary regarding the standard practices and procedures of the Governor and Legislature in a state of emergency. -
Six Principles for State Legislators Seeking to Protect Free Speech on Social Media Platforms
Publication -Legislative Principles -Political free speech in the United States is under attack. Tech media giants who own and control virtually all social media platforms available to Americans are working together to silence groups with whom they do not agree. -
The Leaflet: Testimony Before The North Dakota House Judiciary Committee On House Bill 1144 In Reference To Creating A Cause Of Action For Censorship By Certain Technology Platforms
Publication -The Leaflet -The Heartland Institute highlights GR's latest work. -
Testimony Before the North Dakota House Judiciary Committee on House Bill 1144 in Reference to Creating a Cause of Action for Censorship by Certain Technology Platforms
Publication -Testimony -Testimony Before the North Dakota House Judiciary Committee regarding social media censorship. -
The Leaflet: Senate Holds Hearing on Early Medical Responses for COVID-19
Publication -The Leaflet -The Heartland Institute highlights GR's latest work. -
Policy Brief: Socialist Watch 2020: An Analysis of Candidates Endorsed by Far-Left Organizations
Publication -Policy Briefs -The list included below in this Policy Brief shows the election victories and losses for socialist and far-left progressive candidates running for office during the 2020 general election. -
Will the Last Taxpayer in Illinois Please Turn Out the Lights: An Economic Assessment of the Illinois ‘Fair Tax’
Publication -Policy Studies -We find that the Illinois “Allow for Graduated Income Tax Amendment” would have significant negative effects on the state’s economy and its citizens.