The Heartland Institute

Publications

- Alcohol & Tobacco
Research & Commentary: E-Cigarettes Help Military Service Members Quit Smoking

Published March 5, 2019

By The Heartland Institute

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Study finds that military services members smoke at a lesser rate than the general population and that 11.1 percent of military service members report daily e-cigarette use.
- Health Care
The Leaflet: Heartland Supports Dental Therapy

Published March 1, 2019

By Arianna Wilkerson

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Heartland Institute has released a new policy brief that makes the case for expanding dental access through dental therapy, which is legal only in a handful of states.
- Education
FAQ: Education Choice in Tennessee

Published March 1, 2019

By Lennie Jarratt

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In this FAQ, Lennie Jarratt answers the most frequently asked questions about education in Tennessee.
Research & Commentary: Regressive Carbon-Dioxide Tax Proposals Are Bad News for Vermont Families and Businesses

Published February 28, 2019

By Tim Benson

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Proposals Would Cap At $40, $50 Per Ton, Respectively
Research & Commentary: Joining RGGI Would Raise Costs and Harm Low-Income Virginians

Published February 27, 2019

By Tim Benson

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Cap-And-Trade Programs Do Little To Reduce Emissions, Act As Regressive Tax
- Alcohol & Tobacco
Research & Commentary: Hawaii Flavor Ban Will Negate Public Health, Harm Military Members

Published February 27, 2019

By The Heartland Institute

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Proposal would ban menthol cigarettes and flavors in tobacco products, including electronic cigarettes and vaping devices.
- Alcohol & Tobacco
Testimony before the Maryland House Economic Matters Committee on Increasing Tobacco Purchasing Age

Published February 27, 2019

By Arianna Wilkerson, The Heartland Institute

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State Government Relations Manager Arianna Wilkerson submitted testimony to the House Economic Matters Committee, arguing against a proposal to raise the tobacco and vaping purchasing age to 21.
- Education
Research & Commentary: Tax-Credit Scholarship Program Would Benefit Low-Income Nebraska Students

Published February 27, 2019

By Tim Benson

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Tax-Credit Scholarship Programs Are The Most Popular Form Of Private School Choice In The Country
- Alcohol & Tobacco
Research & Commentary: Flavor Bans Would Snuff Out Vaping in New York

Published February 26, 2019

By The Heartland Institute

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Legislation would ban the sale of flavored e-liquids despite evidence that flavors are essential in helping smokers quit combustible cigarettes.
- Government & Politics
Testimony before the Maryland House Ways and Means Committee on Voter Identification at the Polls

Published February 26, 2019

By Arianna Wilkerson

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State Government Relations Manager Arianna Wilkerson testified in support of a bill that would require people to present photo identification before voting in elections.
- Entitlements
- Health Care
Research & Commentary: Medicaid Expansion Bad for Oklahoma

Published February 26, 2019

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a Medicaid expansion proposal in Oklahoma that would dramatically increase the costs of the program while doing little to improve health care outcomes.
- Health Care
Research & Commentary: Georgia Legislature Should Address CON Reform

Published February 26, 2019

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines the revived debate in Georgia over the state's controversial certificate of need program.
- Employment
- Health Care
Research & Commentary: Addressing Idaho’s Dental Health Shortage with Dental Therapy

Published February 26, 2019

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a new proposed law in Idaho that would allow the Idaho Board of Dentistry to license dental therapists, a reform that could help address the state's dental health shortage.
- Environment & Energy
- Regulation
Research & Commentary: Fracking Moratorium in New Mexico Would Be Short-Sighted and Costly

Published February 26, 2019

By Tim Benson

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Proposal Would Ban All New Fracking Permits Until June 2023
- Alcohol & Tobacco
Research & Commentary: Washington E-Cigarette Tax Will Vaporize Tobacco Harm Reduction

Published February 25, 2019

By The Heartland Institute

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Legislation would apply a 95 percent tax on e-cigarettes and vaping devices.
The Leaflet: Heartland Talks Saving Lives and Stopping Socialism at CPAC

Published February 22, 2019

By Arianna Wilkerson

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Heartland will be at CPAC 2019! Come visit our booth and hear us speak on the main stage and in the breakout sessions.
- Alcohol & Tobacco
Research & Commentary: Nebraska Should Avoid Relying on Alcohol Taxes

Published February 22, 2019

By The Heartland Institute

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Proposal would increase the tax on beer by 345 percent, the tax on wine not from farm wineries by 1,032 percent, and the tax on distilled spirits by 227 percent in an effort to provide property tax relief.
- Alcohol & Tobacco
Research & Commentary: South Dakota’s Proposed Tax on Vaping Would Damage Tobacco Harm Reduction Efforts

Published February 22, 2019

By The Heartland Institute

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Legislation aims to apply a 35 percent wholesale tax to electronic cigarettes.
Research & Commentary: Connecticut Considers Regressive Carbon-Dioxide Tax and Misguided Energy Extraction Bans

Published February 21, 2019

By Tim Benson

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There Is No Scientific Justification For Banning Of Fossil-Fuel Development In Connecticut
- Employment
- Education
Research & Commentary: Denying Licenses to Those in Student Loan Default is Bad Policy for Georgia

Published February 21, 2019

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a new proposed law in Georgia that would prohibit the suspension or denial of licenses for those in default with their student loans.
- Alcohol & Tobacco
Research & Commentary: Nebraska Should Avoid Using Tobacco and Vaping Taxes for Property Tax Relief

Published February 21, 2019

By The Heartland Institute

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Proposal to increase the state's tobacco tax and create a vaping tax disproportionately impacts lower income Nebraskans and is a disservice to public health,
- Education
Research & Commentary: Expanding the Oklahoma Equal Opportunity Education Scholarships Program Would Help More Low-Income Sooners

Published February 21, 2019

By Tim Benson

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Proposal Would Increase Program Budget Up to $15 Million
- Taxes
Research & Commentary: Federal Tax Reform Opens Door for Kansas Tax Reform

Published February 21, 2019

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines Kansas' efforts to respond to recent federal tax changes and why these reforms are important.
- Education
Research & Commentary: ESA Bill Would Provide Quality School Options for Low-Income, Special Needs, and Bullied Georgia Students

Published February 20, 2019

By Tim Benson

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Program Would Also Be Open To Children In Foster Care And The Children Of Active Duty Military Members