The Heartland Institute

Publications

- Government & Politics
- Constitutional Reform
Research & Commentary: Washington Legislature Attempts to Reassert Itself Into State of Emergency Protocols

Published August 12, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a House Bill in Washington that Would Address State of Emergency Protocols
- Education
Research & Commentary: Report Lays Out How Massachusetts Could Adopt Education Savings Account Program

Published August 11, 2022

By Tim Benson

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Tax-Credit Funded ESA A Viable Way Around Commonwealth's Blaine Amendment
- Taxes
Research & Commentary: West Virginia Senate Considering Lowering Personal Income Tax Rates

Published August 10, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a House Bill in West Virginia that would Lower Personal Income Tax Rates
- Climate Change
- Environment & Energy
Research & Commentary: New Heartland Study Shows 96 Percent of NOAA Surface Temperature Station Data Is Corrupted

Published August 4, 2022

By Tim Benson, Anthony Watts

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Only 5 Of 128 Stations Were Found To Be Acceptably Sited
- Government & Politics
- Constitutional Reform
Research & Commentary: Pennsylvania Special Session Senate Considering Creating Limitations on Declaration of Disaster Emergencies

Published August 4, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a Senate Bill in Pennsylvania that would create limitations on declaration of disaster emergencies.
- Environment & Energy
Energy at a Glance: Biomass

Published August 4, 2022

By Linnea Lueken

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Although it may make sense to get as much use out of timber scraps and garbage as possible, growing trees with the intent of using them strictly for densified biomass fuel does not make sense over the short- or long-term.
- Government & Politics
- Constitutional Reform
Research & Commentary: West Virginia Considering Amending the Authority of the Governor During a State of Emergency While in Special Session

Published August 2, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a House Bill in West Virginia that deals with declared states of emergency.
- Taxes
- Transportation
Research & Commentary: Rhode Island House Democrats Sponsoring a Moratorium on the State Fuel Tax

Published July 29, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a House Bill in Rhode Island that would place a moratorium on state fuel tax collection
- Taxes
- Transportation
Research & Commentary: Rhode Island House Republicans Sponsoring a Moratorium on the State Fuel Tax

Published July 29, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a House Bill in Rhode Island that would place a moratorium on state fuel tax collection
- Education
Research & Commentary: Survey Results Show Room for Growth with Kentucky’s Education Opportunity Account Program

Published July 28, 2022

By Tim Benson

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Likely Close To 20,000 Open Seats At Kentucky Private Schools
- Education
Research & Commentary: Student Opportunity Scholarships Would Accrue Fiscal and Non-Fiscal Benefits to Michigan

Published July 28, 2022

By Tim Benson

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Program Could Possibly Save State Government And Local Districts $386 Million Annually
- Taxes
- Transportation
Research & Commentary: Rhode Island Senate Finance Considering Gas Tax Moratorium

Published July 26, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a Senate Bill in Rhode Island That Would Enact a Gas Tax Moratorium.
- Taxes
- Employment
Research & Commentary: New Jersey House Companion Legislation Proposing Tax Credits to Restaurant Owners to Offset Harmful Minimum Wage Hikes

Published July 22, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a Senate Bill in New Jersey that would create a tax credit for restaurant owners to offset the negative effects of minimum wage hikes.
- Environment & Energy
Energy at a Glance: Ethanol and Biodiesel

Published July 22, 2022

By Linnea Lueken

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Accounting for its effects on fuel economy, air quality, and food prices, biofuels likely produce net harms on balance.
- Taxes
- Employment
Research & Commentary: New Jersey Senate Proposing Tax Credits to Restaurant Owners to Offset Minimum Wage Hikes

Published July 21, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a Senate Bill in New Jersey that would create a tax credit for restaurant owners to offset the negative effects of minimum wage hikes.
- Taxes
- Employment
Research & Commentary: Ohio is Facing Potential Poorly Timed Minimum Wage Hikes

Published July 20, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a Senate Bill in Ohio that would raise the minimum wage.
- Taxes
- Employment
Research & Commentary: Michigan House Considering Economically Unsound Minimum Wage Hikes

Published July 19, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a House Bill in Michigan that would raise the minimum wage.
- Taxes
- Employment
Research & Commentary: Minimum Wage Hikes Are Not the Solution to Economic Hardships in Ohio

Published July 18, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a House Bill in Ohio that would raise the minimum wage.
- Education
Research & Commentary: Education Savings Accounts Would Accrue Fiscal and Non-Fiscal Benefits to New York

Published July 15, 2022

By Tim Benson

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Program Could Possibly Save State Government And Local Districts $2.36 Billion Annually
Research & Commentary: Texas House Bill Contains Realistic Specifications for State and Local Government Reponses to a Pandemic Disaster

Published July 14, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a House Bill in Texas that would create a pandemic response plan for state and local governments.
- Taxes
- Transportation
Research & Commentary: Virginia House Motions to Limit Annual Fuel Tax Increases

Published July 12, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a House Bill in Virginia that would limit annual fuel tax increases.
- Taxes
- Transportation
Research & Commentary: Pennsylvania Lawmakers Considering Summer Gas Tax Relief

Published June 29, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a Senate Bill in Pennsylvania that would create a summer gas tax holiday.
- 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