The Heartland Institute

Publications

- Constitutional Reform
Research & Commentary: California Assembly Ready To Make Changes to Gubernatorial Powers After Newsom’s Handling of Pandemic

Published April 28, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines an Assembly Bill in California that would challenge Gov. Newsom's state of emergency powers.
- Taxes
- Transportation
Testimony Before the Virginia Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee Regarding Limiting the Rate of Taxation on Motor Fuel

Published April 27, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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Samantha Fillmore testifies before the Virginia Senate Finance and Appropriates Committee Regarding SB 6001, legislation that would cap annual fuel tax increases.
- Constitutional Reform
Testimony Before the California Senate Committee on Governmental Organization Regarding Senate Bill 1368

Published April 26, 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.
- Constitutional Reform
Testimony Before the California Assembly Committee on Emergency Management Regarding Assembly Bill 1687

Published April 25, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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Samantha Fillmore testifies before the California Assembly Committee on Emergency Management Regarding Gubernatorial Power During a State of Emergency.
- Government & Politics
- Constitutional Reform
Research & Commentary: Minnesota Senate Considering Action to Limit Governor’s Peacetime Emergency Powers and Protect Individual Freedoms

Published April 20, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a Senate File in Minnesota that would limit governor's emergency powers.
- Health Care
Testimony before the South Carolina Committee on Ways and Means Regarding S 209

Published April 19, 2022

By Matt Dean

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Matt Dean Testifies before the South Carolina Committee on Ways and Means Regarding Certificate of Need Laws.
- Taxes
- Transportation
Research & Commentary: Virginia Senate Attempting to Limit Annual Fuel Tax Increases

Published April 19, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a Senate Bill in Virginia that would provide some much needed fuel tax relief.
- Constitutional Reform
- Technology
Research & Commentary: Tennessee Senate Seeks to Protect Citizens’ Freedom of Expression

Published April 14, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a Senate Bill in Tennessee that challenges Big Tech censorship.
- Constitutional Reform
- Technology
Research & Commentary: Tennessee House Seeks to Protect Citizens from Big Tech Censorship

Published April 14, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a House Bill in Tennessee that challenges Big Tech censorship.
- Constitutional Reform
- Technology
Research & Commentary: Tennessee Senate Ready to Designate Social Media Companies as Common Carriers

Published April 13, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a House Bill in Tennessee that seeks to classify Big Tech as common carriers.
- Constitutional Reform
- Technology
Research & Commentary: Tennessee House Champions Common Carriage for Social Media Companies

Published April 13, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a House Bill in Tennessee that seeks to classify Big Tech as common carriers.
- Education
Research & Commentary: ESA Program for Students Stuck in Underperforming Schools, Children in Foster Care a Great Way to Expand Education Choice in Pennsylvania

Published April 13, 2022

By Tim Benson

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Program Also Open To Children From Active-Duty Military Households
- Constitutional Reform
- Technology
Research & Commentary: Alaska Senate Advances Challenge on Big Tech

Published April 13, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a Senate Bill in Alaska that challenges Big Tech censorship.
- Education
Research & Commentary: Minnesota Voucher Program for Students Stuck in Underperforming Public Schools a Logical Idea

Published April 12, 2022

By Tim Benson

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Underperforming Schools Defined As Having Fewer Than 60 Percent Of Student Body Proficient In Math Or Reading
- Education
Research & Commentary: ESA for Foster Children and Children of Active-Duty Military Services Members a Non-Brainer for Louisiana

Published March 31, 2022

By Tim Benson

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Program Also Open To Children Whose Parents Unsuccessful Tried To Transfer Them To New School The Previous Year
- Health Care
- Technology
Research & Commentary: Telehealth Steps Across State Lines to Connect Patients and Providers

Published March 30, 2022

By Matt Dean

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In this Research & Commentary, Matt Dean looks at a way for patients and mental health providers to connect virtually across state lines through a multistate compact for telehealth-mental health
- Education
Research & Commentary: New Polls Shows Overwhelming Support for Education Freedom and ESAs

Published March 25, 2022

By Tim Benson

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School Choice Receives 72 Percent Support, ESA's Receive 77 Percent
- Health Care
Testimony before the Louisiana House of Representatives Committee on Health and Welfare Regarding Telehealth Reform

Published March 24, 2022

By Matt Dean

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Matt Dean Testifies before the Louisiana House Committee on Health and Welfare Regarding House Bill 582
- Health Care
- Technology
Testimony before the Minnesota Healthcare Committee on SF 3355 Regarding Telehealth Reform

Published March 24, 2022

By Matt Dean

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Matt Dean Testifies before the Minnesota Healthcare Committee Regarding Paramount Telehealth Reform
- Constitutional Reform
- Technology
Testimony Before The Alaska Senate Committee on State Affairs on Senate Bill 214 In Reference to Censorship on Social Media Platforms

Published March 22, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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Samantha Fillmore testifies before the Alaska Senate Committee on State Affairs for informational purposes on Senate Bill 214
Research & Commentary: Report Finds Line 5 Pipeline Shutdown Would Cost Midwest Families Billions in Additional Fuel Costs

Published March 18, 2022

By Tim Benson

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Shutdown Would Also Result In Over 33,000 Lost Jobs, $8 Billion In Lost GSP, $20 Billion In Lost Economic Activity, And $265 Million In Lost Tax Revenue
- Employment
- Economy
Testimony Before The Rhode Island House Committee On Labor Relating to Municipalities Establishing Their Own Minimum Wage Thresholds

Published March 16, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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Samantha Fillmore testifies before the Rhode Island House Committee on Labor on House Bill 7575
- Health Care
Testimony Before the Minnesota House Committee on Taxes Regarding their Healthcare Access Fund and Direct Primary Care

Published March 16, 2022

By Matt Dean

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Matt Dean Testifies before the Minnesota House Committee on Taxes Regarding House File 11
- Health Care
Research & Commentary: Suffering patients need the hope that cutting-edge individualized medicine can offer, but the FDA is still decades behind

Published March 15, 2022

By Matt Dean

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In this Research & Commentary Matt Dean looks at new compassionate care access that picks up where right to try left off