The Heartland Institute

Publications

Research & Commentary: Bill to Introduce a Carbon-Dioxide Tax on Fossil Fuels is a Bad Idea for Utah

Published February 25, 2022

By Tim Benson

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Taxes On Utahans Could Increase By $381 Million By 2026
- Education
Testimony Before the Virginia Senate Committee on Education and Health Regarding HB 294

Published February 24, 2022

By Tim Benson

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Testimony Before the Virginia Senate Committee on Education and Health Regarding HB 294
- Health Care
Testimony Before the Alaska Senate Committee on Health and Social Services Regarding Telehealth Reform

Published February 24, 2022

By Matt Dean

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Matt Dean Testifies before the Alaska Senate Committee on Health and Social Services on Senate Bill 175
- Constitutional Reform
- Technology
Testimony Before the Tennessee House Subcommittee on Business and Utilities on House Bill 2369 In Reference to Censorship on Social Media Platforms

Published February 23, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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Samantha Fillmore testifies before the Tennessee House Subcommittee on Business and Utilities on House Bill 2369 Regarding Big Tech Censorship.
- Health Care
Testimony Before The South Dakota House Health and Human Services Committee On Right To Try

Published February 22, 2022

By Matt Dean

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Matt Dean Testifies before the South Dakota House Health and Human Services Committee on HF 1228
- Government & Politics
Understanding Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Scores, and Why Lawmakers Should Oppose Them

Published February 17, 2022

By Justin Haskins

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ESG social credit scores pose a substantial threat to liberty and market competition
- Health Care
Testimony before the Colorado Senate Finance Committee on Senate Bill 22-077

Published February 16, 2022

By Matt Dean

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Matt Dean Testifies before the Colorado Senate Finance Committee.
- Law
- Technology
Research & Commentary: The Alabama Senate Challenges Big Tech as Bill Moves Through Committee

Published February 15, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a Senate Bill in Alabama that would challenge big tech censorship.
- Government & Politics
- Constitutional Reform
Research & Commentary: Minnesota Legislature Considering Action to Stifle Gubernatorial Power During a State of Emergency

Published February 14, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a House Bill in Minnesota that challenges gubernatorial power during a state of emergency.
Research & Commentary: Proposed Utah Low-Emission Vehicles Tax Credit Program Would Be Costly and Unnecessary

Published February 11, 2022

By Tim Benson

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Costs Would Be Sizeable, Environmental Benefits Modest Or Negative
- Law
- Constitutional Reform
Research & Commentary: Illinois House Finally Taking Swing at Big Tech Censorship

Published February 11, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a House Bill in Illinois that would challenge Big Tech censorship.
- Taxes
- Transportation
Testimony Before the Maryland House Committee on Ways and Means on House Bill 144 Relating to Motor Fuel Tax Rates and the Consumer Price Index

Published February 10, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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Samantha Fillmore testifies before the Maryland House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Employment
- Economy
Research & Commentary: Kansas Senate Proposes Untimely Minimum Wage Hikes

Published February 10, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a Senate Bill in Kansas that would raise the minimum wage.
- Taxes
- Transportation
Research & Commentary: Maryland House Considering Economically Sound Amendments to Gas Tax Code

Published February 9, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a House Bill in Maryland that would adjust the way fuel taxes are determined.
- Health Care
Research & Commentary: Wisconsin Moves Closer To Opening Up Direct Primary Care

Published February 9, 2022

By Matt Dean

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In this Research & Commentary, Matt Dean examines a move in Wisconsin to allow doctors to treat patients on a subscription basis called Direct Primary Care (DPC)
- Government & Politics
- Law
Testimony Before the Arizona House Committee on Government and Elections Regarding House Bill 2578

Published February 9, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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Samantha Fillmore testifies before the Arizona House Committee on Government and Elections on House Bill 2578
Testimony Before the Hawaii House Committee on Energy & Environmental Protection Regarding HB 2278

Published February 8, 2022

By Tim Benson

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Testimony Before the Hawaii House Committee on Energy & Environmental Protection Regarding HB 2278
- Government & Politics
- Law
Research & Commentary: Arizona Lawmakers Reeling in Emergency Executive Powers

Published February 8, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a House Bill in Arizona that would curb gubernatorial powers during a state of emergency.
- Environment & Energy
Biden Energy Policies Cost U.S. Households More than $1,000 in 2021

Published February 8, 2022

By Linnea Lueken, James Taylor

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The average U.S. household in 2021 spent an extra $600 in higher gasoline costs and $70 in higher electricity costs due to the Biden administration's energy policies.
- Taxes
Research & Commentary: South Dakota House Considering Tax Increases for Select Businesses

Published February 8, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a House Bill in South Dakota that would increase taxes on the gross receipts of all mamajuana sales in the state.
- Health Care
Testimony before the Virginia Senate Committee on Finance and Appropriations on Senate Bill 663 Regarding Telehealth

Published February 8, 2022

By Matt Dean

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Matt Dean Testifies before the Virginia Senate Committee on Finance and Appropriations Regarding Telehealth Legislation.
- Taxes
Testimony Before the South Dakota House Taxation Committee on House Bill 1045, An Act to Increase a Tax on The Gross Receipts of All Sales of Marijuana in the State

Published February 8, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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Samantha Fillmore Testifies on HB 1045 in South Dakota.
- Health Care
Testimony before the Wisconsin Senate Committee on Government Operations, Legal Review and Consumer Protection

Published February 8, 2022

By Matt Dean

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Matt Dean Testifies before the Wisconsin Senate Committee on Government Operations, Legal Review, and Consumer Protection on Direct Primary Care Legislation.
- Education
Research & Commentary: Universal ESA Program Would Be Game-Changer for Oklahoma Families

Published February 7, 2022

By Tim Benson

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Program Would Be Open To All Oklahoma Children