The Heartland Institute

Publications

- Taxes
- Economy
Research & Commentary: Ignoring Federal Tax Conformity Would Cause a Tax Hike for Arizonans

Published July 2, 2018

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans discusses how Arizona's tax system is effected by the recent federal tax reforms and how taxpayers could see a tax increase without action on how the state conforms with the federal tax code.
- Education
Research & Commentary: Private School Choice Programs around the Globe Have Positive Impact on Students

Published June 29, 2018

By Tim Benson

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Causal Evidence Shows Private School Choice Has Positive Effects On Student Achievement And Standardized Test Scores, Helps Lower Proclivity For Criminal Behavior
- Education
Public Comment to the Michigan Department of Education on the Revised Michigan Social Studies Standards

Published June 29, 2018

By Tim Benson, Lennie Jarratt

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Public Comment to the Michigan Department of Education on the Revised Michigan Social Studies Standards
Research & Commentary: Pennsylvania Should Strengthen Budget Transparency Tools

Published June 29, 2018

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a new proposal in Pennsylvania that would improve transparency in the state's budget and spending process.
- Environment & Energy
The Leaflet: Judge Throws Cold Water on Global Warming Complaint

Published June 27, 2018

By Arianna Wilkerson

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California Judge dismisses two lawsuits by cities of San Francisco and Oakland against world's largest oil companies.
- Education
Research & Commentary: Popularity of New York Charters Shows the Need for Expansion

Published June 27, 2018

By Tim Benson

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Ninety-Seven Percent Of New York City Charters Have Waiting List For Seats
Research & Commentary: It’s Time to End the Skimming of Union Dues

Published June 26, 2018

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans discusses how union dues are being skimmed from in home care providers in several states and the need to end the practice.
- Education
Research & Commentary: Benefits of Catholic Schools Show the Need for More Education Choice Options

Published June 25, 2018

By Tim Benson

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Catholic Students More Likely To Be Self-Disciplined Than Public And Private School Peers
- Taxes
- Economy
Research & Commentary: Oregon Considers Constitutional Ban on Grocery Taxes

Published June 22, 2018

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a new tax measure recently approved to appear on Oregon’s 2018 ballot that would amend the Oregon Constitution to permanently prohibit the imposition of a tax on groceries.
Research & Commentary: Arizona Shouldn’t Fund Education with a ‘Millionaires Tax’

Published June 22, 2018

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a proposed millionaires tax in Arizona that would be used to help fund the state's public education system.
Research & Commentary: Heartland Brief Lays Out the Many Benefits of Fossil Fuels

Published June 21, 2018

By Tim Benson

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Historic, Ongoing Use Of Fossil Fuels Has Resulted In Huge Benefits For People, Wildlife, Ecosystems
The Leaflet: Millions May Soon Gain the Right to Work

Published June 21, 2018

By Arianna Wilkerson

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SCOTUS' upcoming Janus has the potential to put personal freedom back into the hands of workers and forever change the role of unions in the U.S. workforce.
Research & Commentary: New Studies Confirm the Safety of Fracking in Pennsylvania

Published June 20, 2018

By Tim Benson

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Studies From Yale, Penn State Conclude Fracking Not Contaminating Groundwater In The Marcellus Shale Region
- Health Care
Research & Commentary: North Carolina’s Insurance Reforms Would Help Save Families from Obamacare

Published June 20, 2018

By Charlie Katebi

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In this Research & Commentary, Charles Katebi examines a new proposal in North Carolina to expand Association Health Plans as an affordable option to Obamacare.
- Health Care
Policy Brief: Free To Choose Medicine in Japan: A Model for America

Published June 20, 2018

By Edward Hudgins

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The twenty-first century might well see medical innovations that could rid humanity of crippling and deadly illnesses, extending the healthy lifetimes of all by decades.
- Employment
- Economy
Research & Commentary: How States Are Preparing for SCOTUS’ Janus Decision

Published June 19, 2018

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans discusses the upcoming Janus decision and how states are reacting to the potential changes.
- Government & Liberty
- Alcohol & Tobacco
Research & Commentary: Increasing Vaping Tax Would Hurt New Jerseyans Trying to Quit

Published June 17, 2018

By Matthew Glans, The Heartland Institute

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans and Lindsey Stroud examine a new tax on vaping products now being considered in New Jersey and the possible effects on smokers trying to quit.
- Education
The Leaflet: Schools Are No Longer Safe for Students

Published June 14, 2018

By Arianna Wilkerson

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This week's Leaflet examines the child abuse epidemic in Chicago public schools and provides a solution to keep students safe.
- Education
Research & Commentary: Funding Formula Committee Has Chance to Transform Public Education in Idaho

Published June 14, 2018

By Tim Benson

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Committee Should Shift Funding Formula To Child-Centric Model
- Employment
- Economy
Research & Commentary: Fargo Considers Minimum Wage Hike

Published June 12, 2018

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a proposed minimum wage increase in Fargo, North Dakota and the potential effects on the cities economy.
- Taxes
- Economy
Research & Commentary: Expanding Hotel Occupancy Tax Online Would Hurt Ohio Tourism

Published June 12, 2018

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a proposal in Ohio that would increase the hotel occupancy tax paid by online travel agencies.
- Education
Research & Commentary: PROSPER Act Would Revolutionize Higher Education

Published June 11, 2018

By Tim Benson, Jane S. Shaw

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Bill Streamlines And Simplifies Student Aid, Seeks To Promote Access And Completion
Policy Brief: How to Cure Pennsylvania’s Health Benefits Crisis

Published June 11, 2018

By Charlie Katebi

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In this Policy Brief, Charlie Katebi argues taxpayer spending on health care for Pennsylvania state employees has skyrocketed as a result of wasteful incentives and a lack of price transparency in the state’s health care system.
- Taxes
- Economy
Research & Commentary: Millionaire Tax Would Drive Taxpayers Out of Massachusetts

Published June 8, 2018

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines Proposition 80, an amendment to the Massachusetts Constitution that would create a new 4 percent surtax on all incomes greater than $1 million.