The Heartland Institute

Publications

- Taxes
- Transportation
Research & Commentary: Minnesota Should Not Increase Gas Tax Rates

Published April 18, 2019

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans discusses a proposed increase in Minnesota’s gasoline taxes that would be the largest in the state’s history.
- Regulation
- Health Care
Research & Commentary: South Carolina Should End Certificate of Need Laws

Published April 17, 2019

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a proposed repeal of South Carolina’s certificate of need laws.
- Taxes
Research & Commentary: New California Estate Tax Would Be Huge Burden on an Already Overtaxed State

Published April 15, 2019

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a proposed revival of California’s estate tax.
- Environment & Energy
The Leaflet: New Executive Orders Fast-track Oil and Gas Pipelines

Published April 12, 2019

By Arianna Wilkerson

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President Donald Trump signed two executive orders that will fast-track new oil and gas pipelines. This positive development will boost the nation's energy independence, national security, and economy.
- Regulation
- Employment
Research & Commentary: Unnecessary Licensing Laws Are Holding Back Florida Entrepreneurs

Published April 12, 2019

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans discusses a bill in Florida that would either loosen or eliminate occupational licensing requirements imposed by more than 23 professional licensing boards.
Research & Commentary: Pointless Greenhouse Gas Reductions Bill Would Crush Low-Income Colorado Families

Published April 12, 2019

By Tim Benson

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Since 1970 Airborne Pollutants Have Declined 73 Percent While GDP Has Increased 262 Percent
- Health Care
Research & Commentary: Opioid Tax Will Not Stop Opioid Crisis

Published April 10, 2019

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a proposed opioid tax in Maine and why these taxes are ill suited to address the opioid crisis.
- Education
Testimony Before the Tennessee Senate Education Committee on the Tennessee Education Savings Accounts Act

Published April 10, 2019

By Lennie Jarratt

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In this testimony before the Tennessee Senate Education Committee, Lennie Jarratt provides research showing the benefits of education savings accounts for the students of Tennessee.
- Education
Research & Commentary: Empowerment Scholarship Program Would Be a Good First Step for Oregon

Published April 10, 2019

By Tim Benson

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Program Would Be Open To Children With Special Needs, Low-Income Children, And Wards Of The Court
- Environment & Energy
Research & Commentary: PJM Electric Grid Neighbors Beware, Virginia’s Proposed Cap-and-Trade Regulations Would Impact You as Well

Published April 10, 2019

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Proposed carbon dioxide regulations in Virginia will impact the price of electricity in other states within the PJM interconnection.
- Education
Research & Commentary: Special-Needs, Low-Income South Carolina Children Deserve Education Savings Accounts

Published April 10, 2019

By Tim Benson

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Program Would Be Open To All Eligible Students By 2021-22 School Year
- Environment & Energy
Research & Commentary: Washington State’s Newly Proposed Oil Vapor Pressure Limits Threaten Interstate Trade and Energy Security

Published April 9, 2019

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Proposal would put burdensome regulatory measures onto Bakken producers infringing on interstate trade
- Taxes
Research & Commentary: Capital Gains Taxes Are Still Unconstitutional in Washington State

Published April 9, 2019

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines the latest effort by Washington lawmakers to create a new tax on capital gains, a provision that would likely violate the state’s constitution.
- Entitlements
- Health Care
Research & Commentary: Medicaid Expansion Would Be an Expensive, Ineffective Albatross for Kansas

Published April 9, 2019

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a proposed Medicaid expansion plan that is now being considered in Kansas.
- Employment
- Health Care
Research & Commentary: Dental Therapists are a Crucial Tool for Ending Washington’s Dental Health Shortage

Published April 9, 2019

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans discusses two proposed bills in Washington that would allow dental therapists to practice as mid-level providers.
- Taxes
- Alcohol & Tobacco
Research & Commentary: Taxing Alcohol Would Not Reduce Suicides or Domestic Violence in Maine

Published April 5, 2019

By The Heartland Institute

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Proposal to increase the state's excise tax on alcohol products would have minimal effect on reducing suicides and domestic violence and would disproportionately impact lower-income persons.
- Entitlements
- Health Care
The Leaflet: Will Federal Ruling Halt Medicaid Reform?

Published April 5, 2019

By Arianna Wilkerson

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Utah's Medicaid work requirement waiver has been approved by CMS. Childless, able-bodied adults in the state must now meet certain conditions to obtain state health coverage through Medicaid.
- Taxes
- Alcohol & Tobacco
Research & Commentary: Vaping Taxes Do Not Deter Youth Use of E-Cigarettes

Published April 4, 2019

By The Heartland Institute

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State Government Relations Manager Lindsey Stroud examines the effects of Pennsylvania's 40 percent wholesale tax on youth e-cigarette use, finding youth use increased in the year following the tax.
Research & Commentary: Costly Nuclear Bailout Is the Wrong Move for Pennsylvania

Published April 4, 2019

By Tim Benson

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Nuclear Would Receive $500 Annual Bailout, Be Included In Pennsylvania's Renewable Mandate
- Alcohol & Tobacco
Research & Commentary: Illinois Should Not Tax E-Cigarettes and Vaping Devices

Published April 4, 2019

By The Heartland Institute

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Proposed legislation would apply a 36 percent wholesale tax to e-cigarette products, regardless of nicotine content.
- Entitlements
- Health Care
Research & Commentary: Now Is the Time for States to Pursue Medicaid Reform

Published April 2, 2019

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans argues that state legislators should take advantage of the Medicaid waiver process and move to reform their Medicaid programs.
- Health Care
Research & Commentary: Florida Should Repeal its Certificate of Need Laws

Published April 2, 2019

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines two new bills in Florida that would roll back the state's certificate of need laws for some or all of the state’s health care providers.
- Alcohol & Tobacco
Research & Commentary: Despite Scientific Evidence, More Americans Believe E-Cigarettes Are as Harmful as Tobacco Cigarettes

Published April 2, 2019

By The Heartland Institute

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New study finds proportion of adults perceiving e-cigarettes as harmful as cigarettes jumped from 11.5 percent to 36.4 percent and from 46.4 to 55.6 percent in two separate surveys, respectively.
- Education
Research & Commentary: Pilot Education Savings Account Program Would Be a Good Start for Arkansas

Published April 2, 2019

By Tim Benson

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Program Would Be Open To Low-Income Pulaski County Students