The Heartland Institute

Publications

- Environment & Energy
Research & Commentary: Fracking Has Turned United States into World’s Leading Oil Producer

Published September 19, 2018

By Tim Benson

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U.S. Crude Oil Production Will Average 1.5 Million Barrels Per Day In 2019
Research & Commentary: Expanded Role for Nurses Could Help Address Ohio’s Primary Care Shortage

Published September 17, 2018

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a new bill in Ohio that would allow well-trained advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) to provide expanded care without unnecessary regulatory barriers.
Research & Commentary: Medicaid Expansion Increases Cost-Shifting Burden

Published September 17, 2018

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines Arizona's Medicaid expansion and a study from the Goldwater Institute that argues expansion in Arizona has increased the cost-shifting burden on consumers from the uninsured.
- Education
Research & Commentary: Bullying Statistics Show Arkansas Needs Child Safety Accounts

Published September 14, 2018

By Tim Benson

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One In Four Gem State High Schoolers Bullied On School Grounds
- Education
The Leaflet: Amid a Plague of School Violence, School Choice Offers Relief

Published September 14, 2018

By Arianna Wilkerson

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Support for universal school choice grows as a startling number of parents fear for their children’s safety at their local district school. State legislators should consider adopting Child Safety Accounts.
- Environment & Energy
Research & Commentary: Fracking Creates Massive Consumer Savings and Investment in Pennsylvania

Published September 13, 2018

By Tim Benson

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$30 Billion In Savings To Keystone State Residents & Businesses From 2006 To 2016
- Health Care
Research & Commentary: Iowa Leads the Nation in Embracing Association Health Plans and Short-Term Insurance

Published September 13, 2018

By Charlie Katebi

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In this Research & Commentary, Charlie Katebi examines new reforms in Iowa that will expand access to affordable and reliable health insurance.
- Health Care
The Leaflet: Generics Save Lives and Money

Published September 7, 2018

By Arianna Wilkerson

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Billions of dollars annually are spent on prescription medicines. The use of generic and biosimilar drugs in lieu of brand-name drugs can dramatically decrease prescription drug prices.
- Health Care
Research & Commentary: Generic Drugs Lower Health Care Costs

Published September 4, 2018

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines the role generic drugs have played in controlling health care spending.
- Education
Research & Commentary: Growing Support for Universal School Choice Programs

Published August 31, 2018

By Tim Benson

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Nine Percentage Point Increase For Universal Vouchers From The 2017 Survey
- Taxes
- Economy
Research & Commentary: New Jersey’s Gas Tax Failure

Published August 31, 2018

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines New Jersey's gasoline tax, how revenue is running short, and the potential for future tax hikes.
- Education
Research & Commentary: Strike Voucher Would Keep Washington State Children in Classrooms

Published August 30, 2018

By Tim Benson

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Strike Vouchers Make Sure As Many Children As Possible Are Freed From Outside Forces Controlling Their Education
- Health Care
Research & Commentary: Ending Georgia CON Laws Would Spur Competition

Published August 30, 2018

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines Georgia's certificate of need program, its drawbacks, and the need for repeal.
Research & Commentary: Illinois Law Governing Licensing and Student Loans Could Be a Model for Other States

Published August 30, 2018

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a new law in Illinois which prevents Prairie State residents who are considered delinquent on student loan payments from having their professional licenses denied, revoked, or suspended.
- Environment & Energy
Research & Commentary: Fracking Causing Surge in Tax Revenue for New Mexico

Published August 30, 2018

By Tim Benson

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Extra $1.2 Billion Estimated For State Coffers During Current Fiscal Year
- Health Care
Research & Commentary: Direct Primary Care Would Ease Georgia’s Doc Shortage

Published August 29, 2018

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans discusses Georgia's doctor shortage and how direct primary care could help bring more primary care doctors to the state.
- Environment & Energy
Research & Commentary: Fracking Creates Massive Consumer Savings and Investment in Ohio

Published August 29, 2018

By Tim Benson

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$40 Billion In Savings To Buckeye State Residents & Businesses From 2006 To 2016
- Government & Liberty
- Alcohol & Tobacco
Comment to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding R.J. Reynolds’ modified risk tobacco product applications for Camel Snus.

Published August 28, 2018

By The Heartland Institute

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In this comment to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Lindsey Stroud urges the regulatory agency to recognize the reduced harm of Camel Snus products.
- Employment
- Economy
The Leaflet: Workers Need Freedom, Too

Published August 24, 2018

By Arianna Wilkerson

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National Employee Freedom Week is a national coalition of more than 100 partners that advocate for pro-worker freedom reforms.
- Education
Research & Commentary: Test Scores Show Mississippi Needs School Choice

Published August 22, 2018

By Tim Benson

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Six Out Of 10 Mississippi Public School Students Failed To Reach Proficiency
- Economy
- Government Spending
Research & Commentary: State Lottery Would Be a Poor Revenue Source for Mississippi

Published August 21, 2018

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines state lotteries, their shortcomings, and discusses why Mississippi should consider other ways to manage the state's budget.
- Government & Liberty
- Criminal Justice
Research & Commentary: North Dakota Needs Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform

Published August 17, 2018

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines North Dakota's egregious civil asset forfeiture laws and the need for reform.
Comment in Response to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Call for Comments on Re-approval for Kentucky’s Medicaid Waiver

Published August 16, 2018

By Matthew Glans, Charlie Katebi

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In this comment to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Matthew Glans and Charlie Katebi write in support of re-authorizing Kentucky's Medicaid work requirement waiver.
- Education
Research & Commentary: Private School Students Face Fewer Dangers than Public School Pupils

Published August 16, 2018

By Tim Benson

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Fights, Weapons Possessions, Racial Tensions Among Host Of Problems Reported Less Often In Private Schools