Publications
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Research & Commentary: Nebraska Tax Reform Package Would Move State Toward Improved Economy
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a tax reform package being considered in Nebraska that would lower income taxes using tax revenue triggers. -
Research & Commentary: Washington State Vaping Tax Is a Bad Idea
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines two tax proposals in Washington that would expand the state’s tobacco tax to vaping products. -
Research & Commentary: New Right to Shop Health Care Model Could Empower Consumers
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a Right to Shop proposal in Maine that could dramatically change how patients search for health care services. -
Research & Commentary: Maine Should Reject Maintenance of Certification
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans discusses a proposal now being considered in the Maine Legislature that would limit the influence of maintenance of certification in the state. -
Research & Commentary: Eliminating Prevailing Wage Lowers Cost of Public Projects for Missouri Taxpayers
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a proposed repeal of Missouri's prevailing wage laws. -
Research & Commentary: Extending Employer-Provided Education Assistance to Student Loans Is a Win-Win
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Legislation in Congress to extend employer-provided education assistance to student loans will benefit both employers and student loan debtors. -
Research & Commentary: Draconian Tax in Arizona Could Wipe Out Vaping Industry
Publication -Research and Commentaries -A proposed 95% tax on vapor products in Arizona could see the industry disappear from the state. -
Research & Commentary: Thanks to Mitigation Measures, Induced Seismicity Risks Dropping Quickly
Publication -Research and Commentaries -USGS: People Living In Area Of "Significant" Risk Of Man-Caused Quake Down 50 Percent From 2016 -
Research & Commentary: Pennsylvania Pension Reform
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a proposed pension reform plan in Pennsylvania. -
Research & Commentary: Banning Flavorings in E-Cigarettes Is Disservice to New Jersey Public Health
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Lindsey Stroud argues against a proposal banning flavors in e-cigarette liquids in New Jersey. -
Research & Commentary: Montana Should Avoid Unnecessary and Regressive Tobacco and Vapor Tax Increase
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Montana is considering a massive $1.50-per-pack increase on cigarettes and an increase on other tobacco products including vapor products. -
Research & Commentary: Texas Should Reject Maintenance of Certification
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines the numerous problems maintenance of certification is causing in Texas and the new effort to limit the influence of MOCs in the state. -
Research & Commentary: Wisconsin’s Proactive Approach to Pension Reform is the Right One
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines Wisconsin's proactive approach to pension reform and a new reform proposal now being considered. -
Research & Commentary: Texas Reconsiders Ending Margins Tax
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines Texas' margins tax and the efforts by legislators to repeal the tax. -
Research & Commentary: Constitutional Limits on Spending Would Be a Positive Step for Iowa
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a proposed constitutional amendment that would place stringent spending limits on Iowa legislators. -
Research & Commentary: Tennessee Should Reject Maintenance of Certification
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines maintenance of certification standards and how Tennessee is considering reforms to prevent medical associations from forcing doctors to take unnecessary and expensive tests to remain certified. -
Research & Commentary: Hiking Oregon Tobacco Tax Will Not Save Budget
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines proposed tobacco tax hikes in Oregon and how they will do little to help fix the state's budget. -
Research & Commentary: No Such Thing as a Conservative Carbon-Dioxide Tax Plan
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Carbon-Dioxide Tax Would Make Everything More Expensive For Working Americans Without Guaranteed Environmental Benefits -
Research & Commentary: Direct Primary Care Should Be Part of Health Care Solution in Florida
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines direct primary care and why Florida legislators should consider reforms to make the service more available. -
Research & Commentary: Maine Should Consider Training Wage for Young Workers
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines training wages and how they may open up employment opportunities for young workers. -
Research & Commentary: Improving Alabama’s Education Scholarship Program
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Proposal Would Increase Income Tax Credit, Broaden Range Of Qualifying Expenses -
Research & Commentary: Georgia Should Embrace the Flat Tax
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a proposed flat tax in Georgia that would simplify the tax code and improve the state's competitiveness. -
Research & Commentary: Indiana’s Civil Asset Forfeiture Laws in Need of Reform
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines proposed reforms to Indiana's civil asset forfeiture laws and the need for continued improvement. -
Research & Commentary: Tax Hikes Won’t Save West Virginia’s Budget
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a series of proposed tax hikes in West Virginia and their potential effects on the state's budget and economy.
