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Research & Commentary: Hydraulic Fracturing Impact Fees

Published March 12, 2012

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Hydraulic fracturing has enabled profitable extraction of oil and gas in diverse areas of the country. As a result, many states sitting atop the country’s shale formations are reconsidering the way they tax these resources, to fill budget holes.
- Environment & Energy
Backgrounder: Hydraulic Fracturing

Published March 6, 2012

By James Taylor

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The recent discovery of vast deposits of oil and natural gas trapped in shale rock formations has revolutionized our nation’s short-term, mid-term, and long-term energy outlook.
- Environment & Energy
Research & Commentary: Hydraulic Fracturing and Groundwater Contamination

Published March 2, 2012

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The Environmental Protection Agency’s release of its draft ”Investigation of Ground Water Contamination near Pavillion, Wyoming” in December 2011 has brought much attention to alleged risks hydraulic fracturing poses to groundwater resources.
- Environment & Energy
Research & Commentary: Ohio Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard

Published January 31, 2012

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On Wednesday, Ohio Senate Bill 216 will be up for consideration in the Senate Energy & Public Utilities committee.
Heartland Institute Review & Commentary: Chemicals of Concern

Published January 31, 2012

By Richard J. Trzupek

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Executive Summary Following the passage of “Chemicals of Concern” legislation in Maine, Washington, and California, several states are considering adopting similar statutes.
The Leaflet – The State of the States

Published January 26, 2012

By John Nothdurft

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This week was President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address, and in many states the governors’ State of the State addresses. The main focus remains rebooting the economy.
Research & Commentary: Michigan Safe Products Act

Published January 24, 2012

By John Nothdurft

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The Safe Children’s Product Act, introduced by Michigan state Sen.
Policy Tip Sheet No. 11 Illinois Renewable Energy Mandate

Published January 17, 2012

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Illinois cannot meet its renewable power mandate and should be honest with consumers about the bill of goods they are actually receiving.
Research & Commentary: The FutureGen Project

Published January 4, 2012

By Matthew Glans

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In the past few decades the federal government has spent millions of taxpayer dollars subsidizing the development of new energy technologies, including large-scale sequestration of carbon emitted from coal-burning power plants.
The Leaflet – Happy Holidays

Published December 29, 2011

By John Nothdurft

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Happy holidays to everyone! As we get ready to ring in 2012 it gives us a chance to reflect upon 2011. For The Heartland Institute we had one of the best years yet.
- Environment & Energy
- Health Care
Research & Commentary: Safe Chemicals Act of 2011

Published December 12, 2011

By Kendall Antekeier

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On November 17, 2011, the Subcommittee on Superfund, Toxics, and Environmental Health of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee held a hearing on the Safe Chemicals Act of 2011, a bill designed to update the regulatory framework for hazardous
The Leaflet: Heartland Uncovers Shocking Medicare Wasteful Spending

Published December 9, 2011

By John Nothdurft

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As you may already know, The Heartland Institute produces and sends out six monthly newspapers addressing the major domestic public policy issues to every national and state elected official in the U.S.
The Leaflet – The Amazon tax goes to Congress

Published December 1, 2011

By John Nothdurft

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I hope everyone had a fun- and food-filled Thanksgiving! This week, I and a few other Heartland staffers are attending the American Legislative Exchange Council’s State’s and Nation’s Policy Summit in Scottsdale, Arizona.
The Leaflet – Thanksgiving & Capitalism

Published November 23, 2011

By John Nothdurft

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Before free markets were established, the colonists had nothing for which to be thankful. ...
- Environment & Energy
Research & Commentary: Hydraulic Fracturing Chemical Disclosure

Published November 22, 2011

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In just a few short years, shale gas extraction using hydraulic fracturing has transformed the domestic energy landscape, providing billions of cubic feet per day to the nation’s energy supply and billions of dollars to the U.S. economy.
Research & Commentary: Shallow Loss Coverage and the CROP Act

Published November 21, 2011

By Matthew Glans

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The U.S. agriculture industry receives billions of dollars ($6.5 billion in 2010) in federal insurance subsidies each year.
The Leaflet – Mixed Election Results From States

Published November 17, 2011

By John Nothdurft

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This week was election week for lawmakers in Louisiana, Mississippi, New Jersey, and Virginia. In Virginia power in the state senate for Republicans hinges on a slim 226 vote lead in the 17th district.
Research & Commentary: Oil Spill Liability Caps and the Oil Pollution Act

Published November 3, 2011

By Matthew Glans

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Oil spills can cause long-term damage to the environment and cost billions of dollars to clean up. In the aftermath of a major spill, sorting out who is responsible for the costs has proven very difficult.
The Leaflet – Learning From Massachusetts’ Exchange

Published November 3, 2011

By John Nothdurft

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Welcome to the inaugural edition of The Leaflet, a weekly policy roundup produced for lawmakers by The Heartland Institute’s government relations department.
- Environment & Energy
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Research & Commentary: State Chemicals of Concern Lists

Published November 3, 2011

By John Nothdurft

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At least eight states have implemented de facto regulations on chemicals they deem “hazardous” by creating “chemicals of concern” lists.
- Environment & Energy
Research & Commentary Hydraulic Fracturing in Ohio

Published October 24, 2011

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Chesapeake Energy has announced that exploratory hydraulic fracturing wells in the Utica shale, a deep rock formation stretching from upstate New York to Kentucky, have produced significant quantities of natural gas in Ohio.
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Research & Commentary: Hydraulic Fracturing in New York State

Published September 28, 2011

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On September 7, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation released its highly anticipated Revised Draft of the Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement on the Oil, Gas and Solution Mining Regulatory Program analyzing the
Research & Commentary: Crop Insurance and Farm Subsidies

Published September 13, 2011

By Matthew Glans

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Farmers buy crop insurance for protection against the financial impact of natural disasters affecting their crops and the loss of revenue caused by declines in agricultural commodity prices.
Research & Commentary: National Flood Insurance Update

Published September 8, 2011

By Matthew Glans

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On Thursday, September 8th, the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee held its first formal markup of a bill to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program.

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