Publications
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Research & Commentary: Maine Should Hold Its Ground on the Tip Credit
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a new bill in Maine that would for the second time in two years eliminate the tip credit for tipped workers. -
The Leaflet: The Road to Prosperity Is Paved With Free-Market Policies
Publication -The Leaflet -States with tax-and-spend policies continually fall at the bottom of economic outlook and performance rankings. -
Research & Commentary: Strike Vouchers Would Keep Denver Students in the Classroom
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Strike Vouchers Make Sure As Many Children As Possible Are Freed From Outside Forces Controlling Their Education -
Research & Commentary: West Virginia Should Dedicate At Least Some Tobacco Funding to Cessation Efforts – Rather Than Restrict Adults Access to Tobacco Products
Publication -Research and Commentaries -West Virginia spent $0 from tobacco settlement payments and taxes in 2018 to fund cessation efforts, rather than restrict access to adults, lawmaker should reform how they currently spend tobacco revenues. -
Research & Commentary: Opening Wisconsin to Dental Therapy Would Help Dental Shortage
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines Wisconsin's dental health care shortage and how mid level providers like dental therapists could help fill this gap. -
Research & Commentary: Tax-Credit Scholarship Program Would Benefit Low-Income and Disabled Kentucky Students
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Tax-Credit Scholarship Programs Are The Most Popular Form Of Private School Choice In The Country -
Research & Commentary: Getting Ex-Offenders Back to Work in Mississippi
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines several criminal justice reforms in Mississippi that would help ex-offenders reenter society and the workforce. -
Research & Commentary: Many Paths for Tax Conformity are Available for Arizona
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans discusses the debate over tax conformity in Arizona and how the state can and should proceed with conforming state tax laws to the new federal tax changes. -
Research & Commentary: Renewable Energy Mandate Expansion, Carbon-Dioxide Tax Would Make Life Harder for Low-Income Washingtonians
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Proposals Would Set Up A 100 Percent Renewable Energy Mandate & A $15 Per Ton Carbon-Dioxide Tax -
Testimony before the Illinois Senate Public Health Committee
Publication -Testimony -Testimony before the Illinois Senate Public Health Committee regarding a proposal to increase the age to purchase and possess tobacco and vaping products. -
Research & Commentary: Vermont’s Draconian Tax Will Snuff Out Tobacco Harm Reduction
Publication -Research and Commentaries -A 92 percent wholesale tax on electronic cigarettes and vaping devices will greatly hurt tobacco harm reduction efforts in Vermont. -
Research & Commentary: Carbon-Dioxide Tax is a Bad Deal for New Hampshire Residents and Businesses
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Tax Would Start At $20 Per Ton In 2020, Rise To Over $53 Per Ton -
Research & Commentary: Carbon-Dioxide Tax Would Be Bad For Maine
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Tax Would Begin At $5 Per Ton, Cap At $40 Per Ton -
The Leaflet: Many Cities Are Tumbling Into Billion-Dollar Sinkholes
Publication -The Leaflet -Cities all across the country are sinking into a financial morass. Only 12 of the nation's 75 most populous cities had budget surpluses in fiscal year 2017 and collectively are in the hole $330 billion. -
Research & Commentary: Mississippi Families, Private Schools Extremely Eager for a Universal ESA Program
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Mississippi Families Eager For Universal School Choice -
Testimony before the Colorado House Health & Insurance Committee
Publication -Testimony -Testimony before the Colorado House Health & Insurance Committee regarding the issue of local governments regulating tobacco and nicotine products. -
Research & Commentary: Ending CON Laws in Alaska Would Boost Health Care Market
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a new proposal in Alaska that would repeal the state's certificate of need laws. -
Research & Commentary: Backsliding on CON Laws Would Harm Hoosier Health Care
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a proposed bill in Indiana that would partially restore the states' certificate of need law, which would be a step in the wrong direction. -
Research & Commentary: Universal ESA Program Would Provide Access to Quality Schools for All West Virginia Children
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Universal ESA Program Would Bring West Virginia To The Forefront Of The Education Choice Movement -
Research & Commentary: Arizona Proposal To Classify E-Cigarettes as Tobacco Products is Disservice to Public Health
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Proposal in Arizona to regulate e-cigarettes and vaping devices as tobacco products is a disservice to public health, and lawmakers should regulate tobacco products based on their level of harm. -
Research & Commentary: North Dakota Considers Flat Tax
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines several proposals in North Dakota that would shift the state's tax system to a flat tax. -
The Leaflet: Breaking News: School Choice Week Breaks Records
Publication -The Leaflet -Millions of students, teachers, and parents across the country celebrated National School Choice Week, the world’s largest celebration of education freedom. -
Testimony Before the North Dakota House Government and Veteran Affairs Committee Regarding Pension Reform
Publication -Testimony -Bette Grande testified before a North Dakota committee on the issue of pension reform. -
Research & Commentary: Texas Considers Ending Civil Asset Forfeiture
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a proposal in Texas that would end civil asset forfeiture in the state.
