The Heartland Institute

Publications

- Taxes
- Transportation
Research & Commentary: Minnesota Should Not Hike Gas Tax to Fund Infrastructure

Published October 11, 2019

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a proposed gas tax increase in Minnesota that could increase gas prices in the state by 13 to 15 cents per gallon to cover infrastructure improvements.
- Regulation
- Alcohol & Tobacco
Research & Commentary: Oregon’s Misguided Flavor Ban Is Disservice to Public Health, Unlikely to Reduce Recent Hospitalizations

Published October 10, 2019

By The Heartland Institute

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Two state agencies in Oregon are currently determining rules to enforce a temporary ban on the sale of flavored vaping products.
- Regulation
- Alcohol & Tobacco
Research & Commentary: Gov. Inslee’s Proposed Flavor Ban Will Vaporize Tobacco Harm Reduction in Washington State

Published October 10, 2019

By The Heartland Institute

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Washington state's ban on flavored vaping products goes into effect October 10 and will close down numerous small businesses.
Research & Commentary: Updated CDC Report on Vaping-Related Hospitalizations Finds Nearly 80 Percent Linked to THC Products

Published October 9, 2019

By The Heartland Institute

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In an updated report, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found 78 percent of patients involved in recent vaping-related hospitalizations had used devices containing THC.
- Regulation
- Alcohol & Tobacco
Research & Commentary: Misguided Massachusetts Vaping Ban is a Wet Blanket on Tobacco Harm Reduction

Published October 9, 2019

By The Heartland Institute

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In 2019, Massachusetts only spent 0.004 percent of tobacco moneys, including settlement payments and taxes, on tobacco control programs.
- Criminal Justice
- Health Care
Research & Commentary: Further Reforms to Ohio’s Civil Asset Forfeiture Laws Could Address State’s Opioid Crisis

Published October 9, 2019

By The Heartland Institute

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The opioid epidemic has cost Ohio's economy $71.7 billion, diverting criminal asset forfeitures to programs including rehab, medication, and drug court, could help reduce costs.
- Regulation
- Alcohol & Tobacco
Research & Commentary: Flavor Ban Unlikely to Reduce Youth E-Cigarette Use, Does Not Address Recent Hospitalizations, and Will Vaporize Small Businesses in New York

Published October 7, 2019

By The Heartland Institute

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New York's flavor ban has the potential to eliminate a $1 billion industry in the Empire State.
- Criminal Justice
- Health Care
Research & Commentary: Reforming West Virginia’s Civil Asset Forfeiture Laws Could Help Address State’s Opioid Epidemic

Published October 7, 2019

By The Heartland Institute

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West Virginia lawmakers should reform their existing civil asset forfeiture laws to criminal asset forfeiture and use forfeited proceeds for rehabilitation, medication-assisted treatment, and court expenses to address the state's opioid epidemic.
- Health Care
- Technology
Research & Commentary: California Brings Telehealth Reforms to Medi-Cal

Published October 7, 2019

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines new guidelines recently introduced in California that take several major steps towards expanding the use of telehealth in Medi-Cal, California’s Medicaid program.
- Government & Politics
- Alcohol & Tobacco
Research & Commentary: Rhode Island’s Flavor Ban Unlikely to Impact Vaping Hospitalizations as More States Link Illnesses to THC Products

Published October 7, 2019

By The Heartland Institute

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Rhode Island's temporary 120-day ban on flavored e-cigarettes will shut down small businesses and restrict adult access to tobacco harm reduction products.
- Taxes
- Education
Research & Commentary: Tax Hikes will not Save California’s Schools

Published October 2, 2019

By Matthew Glans, Lennie Jarratt

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a ballot initiative campaign in California that would impose huge tax increases in an effort to improve K-12 education funding.
- Health Care
Research & Commentary: Michigan’s Certificate of Need Laws Undermine Cancer Treatments

Published October 1, 2019

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines Michigan's certificate of need laws and a recent vote to impose new accreditation requirements for health care providers seeking to offer new immunotherapy cancer treatments.
Research & Commentary: Gov. Walz’s Low-Emission Vehicles Order Is Costly, Dangerous, and Unnecessary

Published September 30, 2019

By Tim Benson

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Costs Would Be Sizeable, Environmental Benefits Modest Or Negative
- Regulation
- Alcohol & Tobacco
Research & Commentary: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Link Majority of Vaping-Related Hospitalizations to THC Products

Published September 30, 2019

By The Heartland Institute

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's latest Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report finds nearly 77 percent of vaping-related hospitalizations are due to the use of THC products.
- Taxes
Research & Commentary: Sales Tax Holidays are Inefficient Tax Gimmicks

Published September 26, 2019

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans discusses sales tax holidays and how they mask wider problems in a sales tax system.
- Alcohol & Tobacco
Research & Commentary: More State Health Departments Link Recent Vaping-Hospitalizations to THC

Published September 24, 2019

By The Heartland Institute

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Health departments in Connecticut and Utah have joined Minnesota, Oregon, and Wisconsin in linking vaping hospitalizations and deaths to THC-products.
- Health Care
Policy Tip Sheet: Tennessee Should Repeal Disruptive Certificate of Need Laws

Published September 23, 2019

By Matthew Glans

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In this Policy Tip Sheet, Matthew Glans examines a new bill in Tennessee that would completely repeal the Volunteer State’s certificate of need laws in five years.
- Regulation
- Criminal Justice
Research & Commentary: Reforming Maine’s Civil Asset Forfeiture Laws Could Help Opioid Epidemic

Published September 20, 2019

By The Heartland Institute

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Maine should reform its current civil asset forfeiture laws to "criminal asset forfeiture" and divert seized proceeds to programs including drug rehabilitation, counseling, and criminal court, and other programs aimed at decreasing opioid abuse.
- Taxes
- Education
Research & Commentary: Throwing Money at K–12 Education will not Improve Outcomes

Published September 19, 2019

By Matthew Glans, Lennie Jarratt

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In this Policy Tip Sheet, Matthew Glans and Lennie Jarratt discuss a new ballot initiative in Idaho that would increase taxes on both high-income Idahoans and corporations in the state to raise funds for K-12 education.
Research & Commentary: Another Groundwater Study Shows the Safety of Fracking in Pennsylvania

Published September 19, 2019

By Tim Benson

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Over 99.9 Percent Of Over 20,000 Groundwater Samples Come Back Free Of Methane
- Health Care
FAQ: Are Pharmacy Benefit Managers a Necessary Part of the Pharmaceutical Market?

Published September 17, 2019

By Matthew Glans

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In this FAQ, Matthew Glans examines several commonly asked questions about what pharmacy benefit managers are, the effect they have on drug prices, and some reforms currently being considered to regulate PBMs.
- Health Care
Research & Commentary: Emergency Department Visits Increase Despite Obamacare Reforms

Published September 16, 2019

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a recent study from the Brookings Institution that found that emergency department use has continued to rise since the passage of the Affordable Care Act.
- Education
FAQ: Education Choice in Georgia

Published September 15, 2019

By Lennie Jarratt

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In this FAQ, Lennie Jarratt answers the most frequently asked questions about education choice in Georgia.
- Climate Change
- Environment & Energy
Policy Tip Sheet: Do Not Subsidize Expensive “Carbon Capture and Storage” Technologies

Published September 13, 2019

By Tim Benson

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Do Not Subsidize Expensive “Carbon Capture and Storage” Technologies