Publications
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Research & Commentary: South Dakota Lawmakers Consider Telehealth
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines new legislation in South Dakota that would expand telehealth to improve access to mental health services. -
Policy Tip Sheet: Palmetto State Should Repeal Disruptive Certificate of Need Laws
Publication -Policy Tip Sheets -In this Policy Tip Sheet, Matthew Glans examines South Carolina's certificate of need laws and why they should be repealed. -
Research & Commentary: New Report Says Fracking Saved Americans $1.1 Trillion Over Past Decade
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Increased Shale Development Led To $900 In Annual Savings To Every American Family -
Research & Commentary: Heartland Brief Details Minimal Impact, and Positive Benefits, of Climate Change in Montana
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Minimal Impact From On Big Sky Country From Climate Change, Mostly Beneficial -
Research & Commentary: Gov. Wolf’s Unilateral Move to Join RGGI Is Regressive, Will Increase Energy Prices in Pennsylvania
Publication -Research and Commentaries -There is little evidence to suggest RGGI has reduced CO2 emissions, rather the initiative acts as a regressive tax and is expected to cost Pennsylvania electric generators at least an additional $275 million a year, according to one low estimate. -
Research & Commentary: New Jersey Bills Undermine Tobacco Harm Reduction, Will Create Unintended Consequences
Publication -Research and Commentaries -A slew of legislation aim to regulate and ban the sales of flavored e-cigarettes and menthol combustible cigarettes, as well as impose additional taxes on these products. -
Research & Commentary: NAEP Scores Show It’s Time to Significantly Expand Rhode Island’s Tax-Credit Scholarship Program
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Roughly Six In Ten Rhode Island Students Below Grade Level In Math And Reading -
Research & Commentary: Study Says Fracking is Saving Families $2,500 Annually, Significantly Lowering Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Increased Shale Development Led To $203 Billion In Annual Savings For American Families -
Research & Commentary: Massachusetts Anti-Vaping Bills Will Vaporize Harm Reduction
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Legislation in the Bay State would ban flavored e-cigarettes, impose an excise tax on such products, as well as capping nicotine levels at 20 milligrams per milliliter. -
Research & Commentary: Massachusetts Looks to Lower Barriers for Telemedicine
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a series of bills in Massachusetts that would expand the use of telemedicine. -
Research & Commentary: Washington State Considers Vehicle Mileage Tax for Electric Vehicles
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a proposed transportation funding plan in Washington State that would create a vehicle mileage tax for electric vehicles. -
Research & Commentary: Latest CDC Reports Link Vitamin E to Vaping Lung Illnesses
Publication -Research and Commentaries -The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found vitamin E acetate in all 29 samples from patients with vaping-related lung injuries in 10 different states. -
Research & Commentary: Utah Considers Regressive Grocery Tax Hike
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a proposed tax increase on food purchased in Utah grocery stores. -
Research & Commentary: Wyoming Should Reform, Not Expand, Medicaid
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a new proposal in Wyoming that would expand the state’s Medicaid program. -
Research & Commentary: State or Local, Internet Sales Taxes Harm E-Commerce
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a a new plan in Alaska that would allow cities and boroughs in the state to collect from online purchases. -
Research & Commentary: Vehicle Mileage Tax Not Ready to Replace Gas Tax
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a new transportation funding plan in Utah that would create a vehicle mileage tax (VMT) for electric vehicles. -
Research & Commentary: New York City Menthol Ban Would Create Black Markets, Not Reduce Smoking Rates
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Lawmakers in New York City are seeking to ban the sale of menthol cigarettes. -
Policy Brief: Climate Change and Montana: A Scientific Assessment
Publication -Policy Briefs -Montana has warmed very little during the past century, and not at all during the past 15 years. -
Research & Commentary: Illinois Flavor Ban Unlikely to Reduce Hospitalizations, Youth Use, Disregards Harm Reduction
Publication -Research and Commentaries -The legislation would ban all flavors, including menthol, and target all tobacco products, including combustible cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and smokeless tobacco. -
FAQ: Unnecessary Certificate of Need Laws Limit Health Care
Publication -Policy Briefs -In this FAQ, Matthew Glans examines several commonly asked questions about certificate of need laws and why they hold back growth in the health care market. -
Research & Commentary: Education Savings Accounts More Popular Than Ever with Parents
Publication -Research and Commentaries -77 Percent In Favor Of Education Savings Accounts -
Research & Commentary: Study Finds Charter, Private School Families More Likely to Report Being Very Satisfied with Their Schools
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Study Finds Charter, Private School Families More Likely to Report Being Very Satisfied with Their Schools -
Research & Commentary: Tennessee Department of Health Lacks Transparency on Vaping-Related Lung Illnesses
Publication -Research and Commentaries -o The Tennessee Department of Health is only reporting hospitalizations due to “e-cigarette use or vaping,” despite the CDC and other state health departments finding a majority of patients with lung illnesses recently vaped illegal THC-containing devices -
Research & Commentary: Water Quality Report Shows Fracking in Pennsylvania is Overwhelmingly Safe
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Fourteen Of 16 Stations In Basin Record "Good" Or "Excellent" Scores
