The Heartland Institute

Publications

- 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
- Education
Testimony Before the Maryland House Appropriations Committee Regarding HB 1156

Published March 15, 2022

By Tim Benson

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Testimony Before the Maryland House Appropriations Committee Regarding HB 1156
- Health Care
Testimony Before The Arizona Senate Health and Human Services Committee on Senate Bill 1163 Regarding Right to Try

Published March 14, 2022

By Matt Dean

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Matt Dean Testifies Before The Arizona Senate Health and Human Services Committee Regarding Right to Try
- Education
Research & Commentary: Low-Income and Special Needs ESA Would Be a Great Move for Iowa

Published March 11, 2022

By Tim Benson

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Average Scholarship Would Be $5,200
- Education
Research & Commentary: ESA Program Much Needed for Maryland Families Stuck in Dismal Public Schools

Published March 10, 2022

By Tim Benson

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Accounts Would Be Funded Up To 75 Percent Of State & Local Per-Pupil Amount
- Education
Research & Commentary: Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program Expansion to Low-Income Students the Right Move for Arizona

Published March 10, 2022

By Tim Benson

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Low-Income Students, Children Of Veterans, First Responders, Front-Line Healthcare Workers Would Become Eligible For Program
- Health Care
Testimony before the Alaska House Healthcare Committee on House Bill 265 Regarding Telehealth Reform

Published March 10, 2022

By Matt Dean

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Testimony before the Alaska House Healthcare Committee on House Bill 265 Regarding Telehealth Reform
- Health Care
Testimony before the Tennessee Committee on Ways and Means Regarding HB 2561 on Telehealth

Published March 9, 2022

By Matt Dean

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Matt Dean Testifies before the Tennessee Committee on Ways and Means Regarding Telehealth
- Education
Research & Commentary: Expansion of Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program to Include Bullied and Assaulted Students Would Be Great Move for Arizona

Published March 4, 2022

By Tim Benson

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Program Would Be Open To All Arizona Children Facing A Safety Issue At School