The Heartland Institute

Publications

- Constitutional Reform
Research & Commentary: Kansas Legislature Doubles Down on the Importance of Freedom of Worship

Published May 24, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a House Bill in Kansas that would amend the Kansas Emergency Management Act
- Climate Change
- Environment & Energy
Research & Commentary: New Study Details Damage Done to Vulnerable Avian Populations By Wind and Solar Energy

Published May 17, 2022

By Tim Benson

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Nearly Half Of Species Studied Saw Significant Population Declines
- Constitutional Reform
Research & Commentary: Kansas Senate Reining in Governor’s Powers

Published May 13, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a Senate Bill in Kansas that places restrictions on Governor's state of disaster emergency powers
- Employment
- Economy
Testimony Before the Louisiana House Committee on Labor and Industrial Relations Relating to the State Minimum Hourly Rate

Published May 12, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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Samantha Fillmore testifies before the Louisiana House Committee on Labor and Industrial Relations Regarding Minimum Wage
- Employment
- Economy
Research & Commentary: Increasing Louisiana’s Minimum Wage Would Be Ineffective and Counterproductive

Published May 12, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a House Bill in Louisiana that would raise the minimum wage.
Research & Commentary: Massachusetts Program Pushing Zero-Emission Vehicle Sales is Environmentally Self-Defeating

Published May 9, 2022

By Tim Benson

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All Vehicle Sales In Commonwealth Must Be "Zero-Emission" By 2035
- Taxes
- Transportation
Testimony Before the California Senate Governance & Finance Committee Regarding the Rate of Taxation on Motor Fuel

Published May 4, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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Samantha Fillmore testifies before the California Senate Governance & Finance Committee Regarding the requirement for gas tax increases to be indexed for inflation.
- Education
Research & Commentary: Report Details How School Choice Opponents’ Doom-and-Gloom Prophesies Have Not Come True

Published May 3, 2022

By Tim Benson

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Report Details How School Choice Opponents Recycle Same False Prophesies Without Regard To Evidence Or Size And Scope Of Programs
- Constitutional Reform
Research & Commentary: Kansas Committee on Federal and State Affairs Is Seeking to Add Legislative Checks to Gubernatorial State of Disaster Powers

Published May 2, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a House Bill in Kansas that would rein in Governor's powers during a state of disaster.
- Taxes
- Transportation
Research & Commentary: California Senate Attempts to Shield Californians From Paying Higher Prices at the Pump

Published April 29, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a Senate Bill in California that could change the state's gas tax policy.
- Education
Research & Commentary: Survey Shows Plenty of Room for Kentucky General Assembly to Expand Education Opportunity Account Program to More Children

Published April 28, 2022

By Tim Benson

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Probably Around 19,600 Open Seats Available At Commonwealth Private Schools
- Constitutional Reform
Research & Commentary: California Senate Motions to Reining In Gubernatorial Power After King Newsom’s Pandemic

Published April 28, 2022

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore Senate Bill in California that would
- 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