Publications
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Research & Commentary: ‘Clean House’ Will Eliminate Unnecessary Regulations
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans discusses Arkansas' efforts to streamline its regulatory system and how their efforts could prove to be a model for other states to follow. -
The Leaflet: The Social Benefits of Fossil Fuels
Publication -The Leaflet -Heartland has released the fifth volume in the Climate Change Reconsidered series. The volume presents the benefits and social costs of fossil fuels. -
Policy Brief: Debunking Four Persistent Myths About Hydraulic Fracturing
Publication -Policy Briefs -This Policy Brief outlines the basic elements of the fracking process and then refutes the four most widespread fracking myths, providing lawmakers and the public with the research and data they need to make informed decisions about hydraulic fracturing. -
Research & Commentary: Dental Therapists Can Heal Michigan’s Dental Shortage
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Charles Katebi examines a proposal in Michigan that would expand access to dental care for patients in rural communities and inner cities. -
Research & Commentary: New Volume of Climate Change Reconsidered Highlights the Social Benefit of Fossil Fuels
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Fifth Volume In CCR Series Refutes Justifications For Dramatic Reduction Of Fossil Fuel Usage -
Research & Commentary: Nebraska Should Avoid Millionaire Taxes
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans discusses the negative effects of a millionaire tax, and why Nebraska should avoid imposing one. -
Research & Commentary: Two New Regulatory Reform Ideas for West Virginia
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans discusses two regulatory reform ideas for West Virginia that would dramatically slow the growth of its' bureaucracy. -
Research & Commentary: Gas Tax Dollars Should Be Reserved for Roads, Not Schools
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans discusses a nonbinding ballot initiative in Utah that would increase the state’s gasoline tax by 10 cents per gallon and why diverting road funds to education is poor public policy. -
Research & Commentary: Fiscal Analysis Shows Oklahoma Should Embrace Universal School Vouchers
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Tiny Voucher Program Has Already Saved Oklahoma Taxpayers $3.2 Million -
Research & Commentary: Bullying Statistics Show Missouri Needs Child Safety Accounts
Publication -Research and Commentaries -More Than One In Five Show Me State High School Students Report Being Bullied On School Grounds -
The Leaflet: Trillion-Dollar Burden
Publication -The Leaflet -Overgenerous pension plans and benefits to government workers have led to $1.5 trillion in unpaid bills accumulated across all 50 states. -
Research & Commentary: Time for Georgia to Make the Special Needs Scholarship Program Universal
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Voucher Program Has Already Saved Taxpayers $150 Million -
Policy Brief: The Congressional Climate Solutions Caucus: A Leftist Betrayal of Republican Voters
Publication -Policy Briefs -The Climate Solutions Caucus (CSC) works hand-in-hand with the leftist Citizens' Climate Lobby. Any scheme to replace affordable conventional energy with expensive wind and solar power would severely punish consumers and the U.S. economy. -
Research & Commentary: Largest Vaping Survey Finds Flavors Play Important Role in Tobacco Harm Reduction
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Lindsey Stroud examines a recent survey of nearly 70,000 American adult vapers which found flavors in e-cigarettes to play an integral part in tobacco harm reduction. -
Research & Commentary: New Peer-Reviewed Study Confirms Safety of Hydraulic Fracturing in Texas
Publication -Research and Commentaries -UT-Austin Study Concludes Fracking Not Contaminating Groundwater In Barnett Shale Region -
Research & Commentary: The Tesla Tax Credits Have Failed and Should Not Be Continued
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans and Tim Benson examine the tax credits given to purchasers of electric vehicles, how they have been primarily used by the wealthy, and their general ineffectiveness in providing environmental benefits. -
The Leaflet: Your House May Need a Good Regulatory Cleaning
Publication -The Leaflet -The Arkansas Legislature approved the elimination of hundreds of unnecessary regulations, which will help to usher in economic growth and job creation. -
Research & Commentary: Pennsylvania Should Embrace Expansion of Telemedicine
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a bill moving through the Pennsylvania General Assembly that would expand telemedicine access and create reimbursement parity with in-person services. -
Research & Commentary: Voucher Programs Are Saving Taxpayers Billions of Dollars
Publication -Research and Commentaries -$408 Million In Total Savings In Fiscal Year 2015 Alone -
Research & Commentary: Bad Stadium Deals Hurt Cities Large and Small
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans discusses stadium subsidies, their negligible effect on local economies, and a how even a small city arena can have dire effects on a cities' budget. -
Public Comment to the Colorado Air Quality Control Commission Regarding the Colorado Low Emission Vehicle Program
Publication -Testimony -Public Comment to the Colorado Air Quality Control Commission Regarding the Colorado Low Emission Vehicle Program -
Research & Commentary: Fracking Creates Massive Consumer Savings and Investment in West Virginia
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Over $4 Billion In Savings To Mountain State Residents & Businesses From 2006 To 2016 -
Comment to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Proposed Regulatory Revisions to the Endangered Species Act
Publication -Testimony -Comment to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Proposed Regulatory Revisions to the Endangered Species Act -
The Leaflet: A Simple Solution to the Primary Care Physician Shortage
Publication -The Leaflet -Nurse practitioners are well-trained, well-educated medical professionals that can alleviate the growing shortage of primary care doctors nationwide.
