Publications
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Research & Commentary: More State Health Departments Link Recent Vaping-Hospitalizations to THC
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Health departments in Connecticut and Utah have joined Minnesota, Oregon, and Wisconsin in linking vaping hospitalizations and deaths to THC-products. -
Policy Tip Sheet: Tennessee Should Repeal Disruptive Certificate of Need Laws
Publication -Policy Tip Sheets -In this Policy Tip Sheet, Matthew Glans examines a new bill in Tennessee that would completely repeal the Volunteer State’s certificate of need laws in five years. -
Research & Commentary: Reforming Maine’s Civil Asset Forfeiture Laws Could Help Opioid Epidemic
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Maine should reform its current civil asset forfeiture laws to "criminal asset forfeiture" and divert seized proceeds to programs including drug rehabilitation, counseling, and criminal court, and other programs aimed at decreasing opioid abuse. -
Research & Commentary: Throwing Money at K–12 Education will not Improve Outcomes
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Policy Tip Sheet, Matthew Glans and Lennie Jarratt discuss a new ballot initiative in Idaho that would increase taxes on both high-income Idahoans and corporations in the state to raise funds for K-12 education. -
Research & Commentary: Another Groundwater Study Shows the Safety of Fracking in Pennsylvania
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Over 99.9 Percent Of Over 20,000 Groundwater Samples Come Back Free Of Methane -
FAQ: Are Pharmacy Benefit Managers a Necessary Part of the Pharmaceutical Market?
Publication -Policy Tip Sheets -In this FAQ, Matthew Glans examines several commonly asked questions about what pharmacy benefit managers are, the effect they have on drug prices, and some reforms currently being considered to regulate PBMs. -
Research & Commentary: Emergency Department Visits Increase Despite Obamacare Reforms
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a recent study from the Brookings Institution that found that emergency department use has continued to rise since the passage of the Affordable Care Act. -
FAQ: Education Choice in Georgia
Publication -Policy Tip Sheets -In this FAQ, Lennie Jarratt answers the most frequently asked questions about education choice in Georgia. -
Policy Tip Sheet: Do Not Subsidize Expensive “Carbon Capture and Storage” Technologies
Publication -Policy Tip Sheets -Do Not Subsidize Expensive “Carbon Capture and Storage” Technologies -
Research & Commentary: State Test Scores Prove the Necessity of School Choice in New Jersey
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Roughly Half Of Jersey Grade School Students Not Proficient In ELA And Math -
FAQ: How do Gasoline Tax Hikes Affect Cross-Border Competition?
Publication -Policy Tip Sheets -In this FAQ, Matthew Glans examines the effect of gasoline tax changes on the price of fuel, availability of stations, and the overall impact on consumers and the economy across state borders. -
Research & Commentary: Post-Wayfair ‘Tax Windfall’ Falling Far Short of Expectations
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a a new study from the National Taxpayers Union Foundation that compares the predicted revenues from new state internet sales taxes to what has been generated by the new tax. -
Research & Commentary: Bad Corporate Tax Proposal Gets Worse in Wyoming
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a proposed new corporate income tax in Wyoming that would have a dramatic and negative effect on Wyoming businesses. -
Research & Commentary: Falling Alaska Assessment Scores Highlight Need for School Choice
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Six Out Of Ten Alaska Children Not Proficient In ELA, Math -
Research & Commentary: Illinois Flavor Ban Would Vaporize Harm Reduction
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Recent proposal would ban flavors, not including menthol and tobacco, from all tobacco products, including electronic cigarettes and vaping devices. -
Research & Commentary: Atrocious M-STEP Scores Show Why Michigan Needs School Choice
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Over 60 Percent Not Up To Grade Level In Math, 56 Percent In ELA -
Research & Commentary: Vaping-Related Hospitalizations and Deaths Linked to THC Products
Publication -Research and Commentaries -At least two of the five vaping-related deaths have been linked to products containing THC. Policymakers should refrain from enacting legislation and policies that could further restrict adult access to regulated tobacco harm reduction products. -
FAQ: Education Choice in Missouri
Publication -Policy Tip Sheets -In this FAQ, Lennie Jarratt answers the most frequently asked questions about education in Missouri. -
Policy Brief: Climate Change and Idaho: A Scientific Assessment
Publication -Policy Briefs -This paper provides Idaho-specific climate information to help inform lawmakers so that they can craft the best possible climate-related policies on behalf of the people of Idaho. -
Research & Commentary: Education Choice Would Improve Maryland’s Awful Test Scores
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Almost 60 Percent Not Up To Grade Level In ELA, Two Thirds In Mathematics -
State Innovation Index on Telehealth
Publication -Policy Briefs -This report by the American Legislative Exchange Council shows where states stand on cross-state licensing and telehealth. -
Research & Commentary: Fracking Has Turned U.S. into Global Leader in Petroleum and Natural Gas Production
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Petroleum Production Jumped 16 Percent In 2018, Natural Gas Production By 12 percent -
Research & Commentary: Mediocre Test Scores Highlights the Need for More Parental Choice in Education in New York
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Over Half Of Empire State Students Test Below Grade Level In ELA and Mathematics -
Research & Commentary: Flavor Bans Do Not Reduce Youth E-Cigarette Use
Publication -Research and Commentaries -State Government Relations Manager Lindsey Stroud examines the California Youth Tobacco Survey results from 2017-18, finding youth vaping has increased in several California localities that have restricted access to flavored tobacco products.
