The Heartland Institute

Publications

- Health Care
RESEARCH & COMMENTARY: NURSE PRACTITIONERS CAN ALLEVIATE MISSISSIPPI’S PRIMARY CARE SHORTAGE

Published February 10, 2021

By Christina Herrin

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In this Research & Commentary, Christina Herrin evaluates Mississippi's primary care shortage and offers a solution in nurse practitioners.
- Taxes
- Employment
Research & Commentary: Montana Minimum Wage Hike Would Produce Numerous Negative Unintended Consequences

Published February 10, 2021

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a Senate Bill in Montana that would raise the minimum wage.
Research & Commentary: Hawaii Carbon-Dioxide and Gas Tax Would Be a Big Burden for Hawaii Families and Businesses

Published February 9, 2021

By Tim Benson

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Regressive Tax Would Cap at $80 Per Ton In 2030
The Leaflet: Six Principles for State Legislators Seeking to Protect Free Speech on Social Media Platforms

Published February 7, 2021

By Samantha Fillmore

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The Heartland Institute highlights GR's latest work.
- Taxes
Research & Commentary: Kansas Gov. Kelly Proposes Netflix and Internet Sales Taxes in New Budget

Published February 5, 2021

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines Gov. Laura Kelly's 2021-2022 Budget Proposal.
- Education
Research & Commentary: Bills Expanding Eligibility to ESA Program and Lexie’s Law All Help Provide Great Education Options for Arizona Children

Published February 5, 2021

By Tim Benson

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Bills Would Expand ESA to Low-Income, Bullied, and Military Children; Expand Budget For Lexie's Law
- Government & Politics
- Technology
Six Principles for State Legislators Seeking to Protect Free Speech on Social Media Platforms

Published February 5, 2021

By James Taylor

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Political free speech in the United States is under attack. Tech media giants who own and control virtually all social media platforms available to Americans are working together to silence groups with whom they do not agree.
Research & Commentary: Fracking Revolution Saved Indiana Residents and Businesses $12 Billion Over the Past Decade

Published February 4, 2021

By Tim Benson

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Residential Consumers Saved $4.6 Billion, Commercial And industrial Consumers Saved $8.1 Billion
- Education
Research & Commentary: After Pandemic, Kentucky Families Deserve the Education Opportunity Account Program

Published February 3, 2021

By Tim Benson

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Program Would Be Open To Children In Families Below 200 Percent Of Federal Poverty Line
- Alcohol & Tobacco
RESEARCH & COMMENTARY: MONTANA PROPOSAL WOULD REVERSE LOCAL NICOTINE PRODUCT AND INDOOR VAPING REGULATIONS

Published February 1, 2021

By Christina Herrin

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In this Research & Commentary, Christina Herrin evaluates a bill moving through the Montana Legislature that may remove nicotine-product and indoor vaping regulations.
The Leaflet: Biden and The Energy Sector and What We Learned From Operation Warp Speed

Published January 31, 2021

By Samantha Fillmore

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The Heartland Institute highlights GR's latest work.
- Taxes
Research & Commentary: Minnesota Governor Pushing Tax Hikes that Would Harm the Gopher State Economy

Published January 29, 2021

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines Minnesota's Gov. Tim Walz budget proposal that would include a myriad of economically harmful tax hikes.
- Education
Research & Commentary: Education Freedom Accounts are Just What New Hampshire Families Need

Published January 29, 2021

By Tim Benson

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New Life For ESA Program Is Good News For New Hampshire Children
- Taxes
Research & Commentary: Gov. Cuomo Proposes Tax Hikes that Would Inflict Greater Harm on Empire State

Published January 29, 2021

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines Gov. Andrew Cuomo's 2021-2022 Budget Proposal.
- Education
Research & Commentary: K-5 ESA Would Be a Great First Step for North Dakota School Choice

Published January 29, 2021

By Tim Benson

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Program Would Be Open To All Children K-5
- Education
Research & Commentary: ESA Bill Would Provide Timely Help to Georgia’s Low-Income, Special Needs, and Bullied Students

Published January 28, 2021

By Tim Benson

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Program Would Also Be Open To Children In Foster Care And The Children Of Active Duty Military Members
- Education
Research & Commentary: Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Just What Missouri Families Need in 2021

Published January 28, 2021

By Tim Benson

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Program Could Save Missouri School Districts Over $39 Million Per Year
- Education
Research & Commentary: ESA Program Is a Timely Imperative for Iowa Children

Published January 27, 2021

By Tim Benson

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Roughly 10,000 Students Would Be Eligible For Program
The Leaflet: Testimony Before The North Dakota House Judiciary Committee On House Bill 1144 In Reference To Creating A Cause Of Action For Censorship By Certain Technology Platforms

Published January 24, 2021

By Samantha Fillmore

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The Heartland Institute highlights GR's latest work.
- Taxes
- Transportation
Research and Commentary: Washington State Lawmakers Propose Transportation Package with Gas Tax Increases

Published January 22, 2021

By Samantha Fillmore

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In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a Washington House Transportation Package that would levy the highest gas tax rates in the nation for the Evergreen State.
- Government & Politics
Testimony Before the North Dakota House Judiciary Committee on House Bill 1144 in Reference to Creating a Cause of Action for Censorship by Certain Technology Platforms

Published January 20, 2021

By Cameron Sholty

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Testimony Before the North Dakota House Judiciary Committee regarding social media censorship.
Research & Commentary: Study Shows Potential Economic Pain in Alaska if Fracking Is Banned on Federal Lands

Published January 20, 2021

By Tim Benson

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$5.3 Billion In Lost Tax Revenue, $101 Billion In Lost Income, $226 Billion In Lost Value Added Through 2040
Research & Commentary: Study Shows Potential Economic Pain in California if Fracking Is Banned on Federal Lands

Published January 20, 2021

By Tim Benson

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$3 Billion In Lost Tax Revenue, $8.4 Billion In Lost Income, $17 Billion Lost Value Added Through 2040
Research & Commentary: Study Shows Potential Economic Pain in Montana if Fracking Is Banned on Federal Lands

Published January 20, 2021

By Tim Benson

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$2.8 Billion In Lost Tax Revenue, $2.4 Billion In Lost Income, $5.4 Billion Lost Value Added Through 2040