Publications
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The Leaflet: In a Thriving Economy, Work Requirements Work
Publication -The Leaflet -Work requirements in Arkansas' food stamp program have led to increased incomes and taxpayer savings. -
Research & Commentary: Universal ESAs Would Ensure All North Dakota Children Have Access to Quality Schools
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Universal ESA Program Would Bring North Dakota To The Forefront Of The Education Choice Movement -
Testimony before the Washington Senate Health & Long Term Care Committee
Publication -Testimony -Testimony by State Government Relation Manager Lindsey Stroud regarding a Washington state proposal to increase the tobacco and vapor product purchase and possession age from 18 to 21 years of age. -
Research & Commentary: Virginia Seeks to Roll Back Restrictions on Telemedicine
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a new effort in Virginia to reduce the regulatory burden on telehealth providers. -
Research & Commentary: Child Safety Accounts Allow All Colorado Students Access to Safe Schools
Publication -Research and Commentaries -One In Six Colorado High School Students Report Being Bullied On School Grounds -
Research & Commentary: Time is Now for Empowerment Scholarship Accounts in Missouri
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Program Could Save Missouri School Districts Over $39 Million Per Year -
The Leaflet: School Choice Survives Another Dubious Lawsuit
Publication -The Leaflet -The Florida Supreme Court upheld the state's tax-credit scholarship and voucher programs. -
Research & Commentary: Universal ESA Program Could Produce More Than $4 Billion in Social Benefits for Tennessee
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Over $4 Billion In Economic Benefits To The Volunteer State Through 2038 -
Research & Commentary: Strike Vouchers Would Keep Los Angeles Students in Classrooms
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Strike Vouchers Make Sure As Many Children As Possible Are Freed From Outside Forces Controlling Their Education -
Policy Brief: The State Lawmaker’s Case for Legalizing Dental Therapy
Publication -Policy Briefs -This Policy Brief keeps the liberty question front-and-center in the dental therapy debate. -
Research & Commentary: Proposed Flavor Ban on Tobacco Harm Reduction Products Would Be Disservice to Public Health
Publication -Research and Commentaries -California proposal to ban flavors in electronic cigarettes ignores public health groups' findings and threatens tobacco harm reduction. -
The Leaflet: Happy New Year from The Heartland Institute!
Publication -The Leaflet -New Year's Greetings from The Heartland Institute -
Policy Brief: Fallacies of So-Called ‘Sustainable’ Investments
Publication -Policy Briefs -This paper shows that fiduciaries have a moral obligation—and, in some cases, a legal obligation—to avoid sustainable investment practices. -
Mercatus Center: Amazon HQ2 Is the Only Competition Where the Losers Are Winners
Publication -Policy Briefs -'[C]ities and states are throwing their money away when they court Amazon’s favor through subsidies.'' -
The Leaflet: Occupational Licensing Goes Up, Economic Growth Goes Down
Publication -The Leaflet -Onerous occupational licensing laws could cost the U.S. economy as much as $197.3 billion in misallocated resources and 1.9 million lost jobs each year. -
Research & Commentary: Occupational Licensing Laws Hurt State Economies
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a new study from the Institute for Justice (IJ) that found occupational licenses rarely improve consumer outcomes and substantially increase costs. -
Research & Commentary: Texas Tackles Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a proposal in Texas that would reform the state's civil asset forfeiture laws. -
Research & Commentary: Anchorage Should Not Rely on Sin Taxes to Help the Homeless
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a proposal in Anchorage, Alaska where policymakers are considering a ballot measure that would impose a 5 percent retail sales tax on alcohol. -
The Leaflet: Take a Deep Breath of Fresh Air
Publication -The Leaflet -Air quality in the United States has hit a record-low in the emissions of critical air pollutants because of economic prosperity and technological improvements. -
Research & Commentary: Green Energy Policies Are Harming California and New York
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Green Policies Increasing Costs And Decreasing Living Standard -
Research & Commentary: Connecticut Should Lower Barriers to Telemedicine
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans discusses how telemedicine can help provide health care to those without access and why Connecticut should include telemedicine in their Medicaid program. -
Research & Commentary: ESA Programs More Popular Than Ever With Parents
Publication -Research and Commentaries -74 Percent Of Surveyed Adults Support ESAs, Highest In EdChoice's Annual Survey's History -
Research & Commentary: Virginia Bill to Ban Fossil Fuel Development, Establish Renewable Energy Mandate Is Economically Harmful and Unnecessary
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Bill Includes Fracking Ban By 2020, Mandates 100 Percent Renewable Energy Generation By 2036 -
The Leaflet: Choice and Competition will Cure America’s Health Care Crisis
Publication -The Leaflet -This week, the Trump administration released a new report about the role rules and regulations have played in rising health care costs and limiting health care choices.