Publications
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Research & Commentary: Flavor Ban Is Wrong Policy to Reduce Hawaiian Youth E-Cigarette Use
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In 2017, only only 3.5 percent of Hawaiian high school students reported using e-cigarettes daily and only 1.2 percent reported smoking combustible cigarettes daily. -
Research & Commentary: Expanding Family Empowerment Scholarship Program Would Benefit All Florida Students
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Program Could Reach 46,000 Students In 2020–21 School Year -
Research & Commentary: Gas Tax Hike Will Not Solve Arizona’s Transportation Problems
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a new bill in Arizona that would increase the state’s gasoline taxes by 18 cents a gallon by 2023. -
Policy Tip Sheet: Telehealth Could Bring Savings to Medicaid in Tennessee
Publication -Policy Tip Sheets -In this Policy Tip Sheet, Matthew Glans discusses how the use of telehealth can transform health care by making it more affordable and available. -
Research & Commentary: Study Shows a Hydraulic Fracturing Ban Would Devastate Pennsylvania
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Over 600,000 Job Lost And $261 Billion In Lost GDP By 2025 If Fracking Banned In The Keystone State -
Policy Tip Sheet: New Compact Could End Use of Taxpayer Dollars for Sports Stadiums
Publication -Policy Tip Sheets -In this Policy Tip Sheet, Matthew Glans discusses stadium subsidies and why they represent a poor use of taxpayer dollars. -
Competitor’s Veto: State Certificate of need Laws Violate State Prohibitions on Monopolies
Publication -Policy Studies -This paper reviews the constitutional issues involved with certificate of need laws and argues how such laws allow governments to establish monopolies. -
Research & Commentary: Colorado Flavor Ban Disregards Tobacco Harm Reduction, Won’t Reduce Youth E-Cigarette Use
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Colorado proposal would ban the sales of all flavored tobacco products, including cigars, cigarettes, and e-cigarettes. -
Research & Commentary: Kansas Governor Considers a ‘Netflix Tax’
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly released a $7.8 billion budget proposal adding several new taxes for digital property and subscription services. -
Research & Commentary: Florida Considers Expanding Role for Qualified Nurse Practitioners
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a new bill in Florida that would expand the scope of practice of advanced practice registered nurses. -
Policy Tip Sheet: Telehealth Could Bring Savings to Medicaid
Publication -Policy Tip Sheets -In this Policy Tip Sheet, Matthew Glans examines a new bill that would expand access to telehealth through Colorado's community health centers by affirming that these services meet face-to-face requirements under Medicaid and should be reimbursed as such. -
Research & Commentary: Minnesota Flavor Ban Will Vaporize Harm Reduction, Won’t Impact Youth Tobacco and E-Cigarette Use
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In 2019, only 77.6 percent and 64.8 percent of 9th and 11th grade students, respectively, reported having never used an e-cigarette or vaping device. -
Research & Commentary: Low-Carbon Fuel Mandate is Still a Bad Deal for Washingtonians
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Gasoline Prices Could Rise By 34 Cents Per Gallon To Meet Program Emissions Goals -
Research & Commentary: Opportunity Scholarships Would Be a Lifeline for Low-Income Nebraska Students
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Tax-Credit Scholarship Programs Are The Most Popular Form Of Private School Choice In The Country -
Research & Commentary: There is No Such Thing as a Conservative Expansion of Medicaid
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans discusses Medicaid expansion and how states expanding with faux free-market reforms have failed to improve their Medicaid programs. -
Research & Commentary: Local Gas Taxes are One Tax too Many for Illinois Drivers
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a new bill recently proposed in the Illinois General Assembly that would allow non-home rule local governments to create a municipal gas tax on top of state and federal gas taxes. -
Research & Commentary: Florida Considers Limiting Taxpayer Funding for Sports Palaces
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a new bill in Florida that attempts to decrease the use of taxpayer dollars for stadiums. -
Research & Commentary: Kentucky Should Not Rely on Vaping Bills for Funding Woes
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Proposed legislation would define and license "enhanced vapor products," as well as apply the state's tobacco tax to vaping products. -
Research & Commentary: Cap-and-Trade Program Would Cause Serious Economic Harm to Low-Income Oregon Families
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Cap-And-Trade Programs Do Little To Reduce Emissions, Act As Regressive Tax -
Policy Tip Sheet: Tennessee Should Repeal or Reform Disruptive Certificate of Need Laws
Publication -Policy Tip Sheets -In this Policy Tip Sheet, Matthew Glans discusses how work requirements are desperately needed to ensure the long-term viability of Medicaid and keep costs under control. -
Research & Commentary: ESA Program Would Be A Huge Boon for West Virginia Families
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Near-Universal ESA Program Would Bring West Virginia To The Forefront Of The Education Choice Movement -
Research & Commentary: Low-Income Missouri Families Deserve a Tax-Credit Scholarship Program
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Tax-Credit Scholarship Programs Are The Most Popular Form Of Private School Choice In The Country -
Public Input by The Heartland Institute Regarding the Transportation and Climate Initiative
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Public Input By The Heartland Institute Regarding The Transportation And Climate Initiative -
Research & Commentary: Flavors Are Not Reason Vermont Youth Use E-Cigarettes
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In 2019, only 10 percent of Vermont high school students that were current e-cigarette users, cited flavors as a primary reason for e-cigarette use.
