The Heartland Institute

Publications

- Constitutional Reform
Research & Commentary: Pennsylvania Voters to Gov. Wolf: No More Emergency Powers

Published May 21, 2021

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore highlights the results of ballot questions in Pennsylvania that prove citizens have grown tired of Governor Wolf's abuse of his emergency powers.
- Education
Research & Commentary: Newly Updated Report Collects Empirical Evidence of the Benefits of Education Choice

Published May 21, 2021

By Tim Benson

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In-Depth Review Of 169 Empirical Studies
- Constitutional Reform
Research & Commentary: Pennsylvania Senate Considering Big Tech Censorship Bill

Published May 20, 2021

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a Senate Bill in Pennsylvania that would allow citizens a private cause of action if they have been censored, or deplatformed from social media websites for political speech.
- Taxes
- Employment
Research & Commentary: Delaware Considers Commonsense Minimum Wage Economic Impact Analysis Reports

Published May 19, 2021

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a House Bill in Delaware that would require the Comptroller General to run a 5-year economic impact report when minimum wage hikes are proposed.
- Taxes
Research & Commentary: Massachusetts House Proposes New Fuel Taxes

Published May 18, 2021

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a House Bill in Massachusetts that would allow for cities and towns to opt into a local excise tax on fuel.
- Taxes
- Employment
Research & Commentary: Missouri House of Representatives Considering Minimum Wage Hike

Published May 17, 2021

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a House Bill in Missouri that would raise the minimum wage.
- Constitutional Reform
Research & Commentary: New Jersey Joins States Challenging Big Tech Censorship

Published May 17, 2021

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines an Assembly Bill in New Jersey that would give citizens a private cause of action in court if they have been censored for political or religious speech.
- Constitutional Reform
Research & Commentary: Louisiana Senate Confronting Big Tech Censorship

Published May 14, 2021

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a Senate Bill in Louisiana that would allow Louisiana constitutes a private cause of action if they have been censored by Big Tech for political speech.
- Education
Research & Commentary: Making the Invest in Kids Program Permanent is the Right Way to Go for Illinois

Published May 12, 2021

By Tim Benson

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Program Provided Scholarships For Over 5,500 Students In 2020, With Over 32,000 Still On Wait List
- Constitutional Reform
Testimony Before the Maine Judiciary Committee on LD 1609 in Reference to Prohibiting Certain Social Media Censorship

Published May 12, 2021

By Samantha Fillmore

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State Government Relations Manager Samantha Fillmore Testifies Before the Maine Joint Judiciary Committee on LD 1609 Regarding Big Tech Censorship
- Constitutional Reform
Research & Commentary: Maine House Considering Bill to Thwart Big Tech Censorship

Published May 10, 2021

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a House Bill in Maine that would allow citizens a private cause of action if their political speech has been unjustly censored on big tech platforms.
- Education
Research & Commentary: States with More Choice in Education Have Higher NAEP Achievement Levels and Gains

Published May 7, 2021

By Tim Benson

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Education Choice Associated With Higher NAEP Achievement Levels, Higher Gains
- Alcohol & Tobacco
Research & Commentary: Arbitrary Alcohol Sales Laws Could be Coming to an End in Texas

Published May 7, 2021

By Christina Herrin

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Texas could be the next state in line to roll back prohibition-era alcohol sales laws, making purchasing for customers more convenient, and the market more competitive.
- Education
Research & Commentary: Choice Programs Are Saving Taxpayers Billions While Producing Better Education Outcomes

Published May 6, 2021

By Tim Benson

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Forty School Choice Programs Have Saved Between $12.1 And $27.8 Billion Through 2018
- Education
Research & Commentary: “Backpack Bill” Voucher Expansion Would Be a Huge Win for Ohio Families

Published May 6, 2021

By Tim Benson

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Every Ohio Child Would Become Eligible For Highly Popular Educational Choice Scholarship Voucher
- Taxes
- Employment
Research & Commentary: Maine Legislature Considering Minimum Wage Hikes

Published May 5, 2021

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a House Bill in Maine that would raise the minimum wage.
- Taxes
- Employment
Research & Commentary: Rhode Island Senate Will Consider Minimum Wage Hikes

Published May 5, 2021

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a Senate Bill in Rhode Island that would raise the minimum wage.
- Taxes
- Employment
Research & Commentary: Rhode Island House Considering Bills to Increase Minimum Wage

Published May 5, 2021

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a House Bill in Rhode Island that would raise the minimum wage.
- Constitutional Reform
Testimony Before the Louisiana House Commerce Committee on House Bill 602 in Reference to Prohibiting Certain Social Media Censorship

Published May 3, 2021

By Samantha Fillmore

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State Government Relations Manager Samantha Fillmore Testifies Before the Louisiana House Commerce Committee on HB 602 Regarding Big Tech Censorship Based on Political Free Speech
- Environment & Energy
Research & Commentary: EPA Finds Greenhouse Gas Emissions Continue to Decline as Oil, Natural Gas Production Soars

Published April 28, 2021

By Tim Benson

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Greenhouse Gas Emissions Now 11.6 Percent Below 2005 Levels, Primarily Due To Fracking
The Leaflet: Heartland continuing to push for Certificate of Need and School Choice Reform

Published April 25, 2021

By Christina Herrin

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The Heartland Institute highlights GR's latest work.
- Education
Research & Commentary: Tax-Credit Scholarship Expansion Much Needed for Keystone State Children

Published April 23, 2021

By Tim Benson

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Program Could Possibly Grow By 25 Percent Every Fiscal Year
- Education
Research & Commentary: Education Savings Account Program a Much-Needed Compliment to Education Scholarship Program

Published April 22, 2021

By Tim Benson

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Program Would Be Open To Children With Special Needs, Children In Foster Care, And The Children Of Active Duty Military Members
- Taxes
Research and Commentary: Lone Star State Ways & Means Committee Should Re-examine Internet Sales Taxes

Published April 22, 2021

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a Texas House Bill that would levy specific sales taxes on internet purchases from online marketplaces.