Publications
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Research & Commentary: Evidence Shows Minimum Wage Hike Would Be Bad for Missouri
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a House Bill in Missouri that would raise the minimum wage. -
Research & Commentary: Given Hawaii’s Economic Turmoil, Now Is the Worst Time for Minimum Wage Increase
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a Senate Bill in Hawaii that would raise the minimum wage. -
Research & Commentary: New Mexico Considers Minimum Wage Hike, Despite Evidence It Would Harm Small Businesses
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a House Bill in New Mexico that would raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour. -
Research & Commentary: Arizona Minimum Wage Hike Proposal Would Crush Businesses that Survived COVID-19
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a Senate Bill in Arizona that would raise the minimum wage to $20 per hour. -
Research & Commentary: Montana Minimum Wage Hike Would Produce Numerous Negative Unintended Consequences
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a Senate Bill in Montana that would raise the minimum wage. -
Research & Commentary: As Sessions Begin, No State Legislatures Should Consider Minimum Wage Hikes
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines what minimum wage hikes will do to small businesses and why state legislatures should not pursue such hikes while in session. -
The Leaflet: 1 Million Floridians Who Voted For Trump Also Voted For Minimum Wage Increases
Publication -The Leaflet -The Heartland Institute highlights GR's latest work. -
Research and Commentary: 1 Million Floridians Who Voted for Trump Also Voted for Minimum Wage Increase
Publication -Research and Commentaries -While a traditionally red state, Florida passed a minimum wage increase ballot initiative which is exactly what a COVID economy does not need. -
The Leaflet: Pandemic sucks enough. Don’t needlessly kill more jobs!
Publication -The Leaflet -The Heartland Institute promotes their upcoming webinar with Uber representatives as well as their previous webinar on governor's executive powers. -
Research & Commentary: Union Surveys Show the Oil and Natural Gas Industries Providing High-Paying, Solid Careers for Americans without College Degrees
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Oil And Natural Gas Industries Providing Better Pay, Benefits, Career Opportunities Than Similar Industries -
Research & Commentary: Delaying Minimum Wage Increase a Necessity for the Survival of California’s Businesses
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Forced Wage Raise During Pandemic Could Leave Hundreds Of Thousands Out Of Work -
Research & Commentary: Florida Considers Expanding Role for Qualified Nurse Practitioners
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a new bill in Florida that would expand the scope of practice of advanced practice registered nurses. -
Policy Tip Sheet: Increasing the Minimum Wage Does Not Reduce Poverty
Publication -Policy Tip Sheets -In this Policy Tip Sheet, Matthew Glans discusses how minimum wage laws create unintended consequences that can actually inflict more harm than good. -
Research & Commentary: Pennsylvania’s Occupational Licensing Reforms Would Lower Barriers for Ex-Offenders, More Reforms Needed
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Legislation would prevent boards and commissions from automatically denying licenses based on criminal histories, but the Commonwealth should further reform some burdensome regulations imposed on certain occupations. -
Policy Tip Sheet: Restrictive Medical Licensing Laws Exacerbate Doctor Shortage
Publication -Policy Tip Sheets -In this Policy Tip Sheet, Matthew Glans examines how overly stringent licensing rules have contributed to the growing doctor shortage and how states can reform these rules. -
Heartland Brief Exposes Green New Deal’s Environmental Extremism and Authoritarian Socialism
Publication -The Leaflet -Heartland Brief Exposes Green New Deal’s Environmental Extremism and Authoritarian Socialism -
Research & Commentary: Lawmakers Can Improve Job Opportunities for Michigan’s Ex-Offenders by Reforming Occupational Licensing
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a series of bills in Michigan that would increase transparency requirements on licensing authorities and limit the ability of licensing agencies to deny a license for a past criminal offense. -
Research & Commentary: Student Loan Debt Shouldn’t Block Entrepreneurship in the Lone Star State
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a bill in Texas that would end the use of student loan default or breach of a student loan repayment or scholarship as grounds for nonrenewal of a professional or occupational license. -
Research & Commentary: Expanding the Role of Physician Assistants in Rhode Island
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a bill in Rhode Island that would allow physician assistants to care for patients without being directly supervised by medical doctors, dramatically improving their ability to provide care. -
Research & Commentary: Unnecessary Licensing Laws Are Holding Back Florida Entrepreneurs
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans discusses a bill in Florida that would either loosen or eliminate occupational licensing requirements imposed by more than 23 professional licensing boards. -
Research & Commentary: Dental Therapists are a Crucial Tool for Ending Washington’s Dental Health Shortage
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans discusses two proposed bills in Washington that would allow dental therapists to practice as mid-level providers. -
Research & Commentary: Dental Therapy Can Relieve Wisconsin’s Dental Health Shortage
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examine two bills being considered in the Wisconsin General Assembly that would provide for the licensure of dental therapists. -
Research & Commentary: Telehealth Empowers Peach State Consumers and Reduces Costs
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines two bills advancing through the Georgia legislature that would expand the scope of telehealth services by allowing providers in other states to deliver virtual care and creating payment parity. -
Research & Commentary: Dental Therapy is the Answer to Florida’s Dental Health Shortage
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans discusses two proposed bills in Florida that would allow dental therapists to practice as mid-level providers.
