The Heartland Institute

Publications

- Taxes
- Transportation
Research & Commentary: Delaware Lawmakers Considering Amending the Motor Fuel Tax Code to Create a Motor Fuel Tax Holiday Fund

Published June 29, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a Senate Bill in Delaware that would create a Motor Fuel Tax Holiday Fund.
- Constitutional Reform
Testimony Before the California Senate Committee on Governmental Organization Regarding Assembly Bill 1687

Published June 28, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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Samantha Fillmore testifies before the California Senate Committee on Governmental Organization regarding gubernatorial powers during a state of emergency
- Taxes
- Employment
Research & Commentary: Minimum Wage Hikes in Keystone State Would Harm Individuals, Small Businesses

Published June 27, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a Senate Bill in Pennsylvania that would raise the minimum wage.
- Constitutional Reform
Research & Commentary: California Assembly Taking Steps to Rein in Gubernatorial Power

Published June 27, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines an Assembly Bill in California that would amend the California Emergency Services Act to limit gubernatorial power.
- Constitutional Reform
- Technology
Research & Commentary: Michigan House of Representatives Standing Up to Big Tech for Political Candidates

Published June 24, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a House Bill in Michigan that would challenge big tech when it comes to free speech on social media platforms.
- Constitutional Reform
- Technology
Research & Commentary: Ohio House Bill Challenging Big Tech Is Now in the Senate

Published June 23, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a House Bill in Ohio that would provide citizens an avenue to bring action against social media platforms for censoring or deplatforming them.
- Education
Research & Commentary: Universal Expansion of Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Would Be Huge Win for Arizona Families

Published June 22, 2022

By Tim Benson

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Program Would Be Open To All Arizona K-12 Students
- Constitutional Reform
Testimony Before the Michigan House Committee on Oversight Regarding House Bill 6202

Published June 21, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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Samantha Fillmore Testifies before the Michigan House Committee on Oversight Regarding Gubernatorial Powers During a State of Energy Emergency.
- Economy
Former U.S. Comptroller General: ‘U.S. Finances Are Out-of-Control’

Published June 21, 2022

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Heartland Daily News interviewed former U.S Comptroller General David M. Walker about the short- and long-term consequences of U.S. fiscal policy and his leadership on the proposed Federal Fiscal Responsibility Amendment to the Constitution.
- Environment & Energy
Energy at a Glance: The Importance of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)

Published June 16, 2022

By Linnea Lueken

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“President Joe Biden has implemented policies that make it more difficult to develop and ship natural gas, including LNG.”
- Taxes
- Transportation
Research & Commentary: Michigan Lawmakers Considering Lowering State Fuel Tax

Published June 16, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a House Bill in Michigan that would lower the state fuel tax.
- Taxes
- Employment
Research & Commentary: New York Assemblymen Considering Common Sense Restrictions on Untimely Minimum Wage Hikes

Published June 15, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines an Assembly Bill in New York that would place common sense restrictions on minimum wage hikes.
- Education
Testimony Before the South Carolina Senate Education Conference Committee Regarding S 935

Published June 15, 2022

By Tim Benson

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Testimony Before the South Carolina Senate Education Conference Committee Regarding S 935
- Constitutional Reform
Research & Commentary: Michigan House Considering Gubernatorial Limitations during a State of Energy Emergency

Published June 14, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a House Bill in Michigan that would create gubernatorial limitations during a state of energy emergency.
- Taxes
- Transportation
Research & Commentary: Michigan Lawmakers Considering Gas Tax Moratorium to Provide Relief to Constituents

Published June 13, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a Senate Bill in Michigan that would create a gas tax moratorium.
- Taxes
- Employment
Research & Commentary: Louisiana Bill Would Make Minimum Wages Hikes a Constitutional Amendment

Published June 10, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a House Bill in Louisiana that would raise the minimum wage.
- Taxes
- Employment
Research & Commentary: Arizona Senate Considering Untimely Minimum Wage Increases

Published June 8, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a Senate Bill in Missouri that would raise the minimum wage.
- Taxes
- Employment
Research & Commentary: State Minimum Wage Hikes Would Harm Small Businesses in Louisiana

Published June 7, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a House Bill in Louisiana that would raise the minimum wage.
- Taxes
- Employment
Research & Commentary: Increasing Arizona’s Minimum Wage Would Have Negative Economic Consequences

Published June 6, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a House Bill in Arizona that would raise the minimum wage.
- Education
Research & Commentary: ESA Program to Get New Jersey Children Back into Classrooms a No-Brainer

Published June 6, 2022

By Tim Benson

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Accounts Would Be Provided To Children From Districts That Require Face Masks Or Do Not Offer In-Person Instruction
- Climate Change
- Environment & Energy
Research & Commentary: New Report Details the Safety of the Country’s Pipeline Infrastructure

Published May 30, 2022

By Tim Benson

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Safety Incidents Down 17 Percent Since 2017
- Education
Testimony before the Louisiana Senate Committee on Finance Regarding HB 452

Published May 30, 2022

By Tim Benson

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Testimony Before The Louisiana Senate Committee On Finance Regarding HB 452
- Taxes
- Transportation
Research & Commentary: New Jersey Lawmakers Are Attempting to Provide Temporary Relief at the Pump for Constituents

Published May 27, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines an Assembly Bill in New Jersey that would raise provide temporary relief amid raising gas prices.
- Constitutional Reform
Research & Commentary: New Jersey Assembly Considering Common Sense Restrictions For Current and Future Governors

Published May 25, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines an Assembly Bill in New Jersey that would place common sense restrictions on the governor during a state of emergency.