The Heartland Institute

Publications

- Health Care
Research & Commentary: Georgia Considers Ending Certificate of Need Laws

Published February 22, 2018

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a bill in Georgia that would end the state's certificate of need law.
- Education
Research & Commentary: Universal ESA Program Could Produce More Than $1.6 Billion in Social Benefits in Mississippi

Published February 22, 2018

By Tim Benson

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Benefits Include More High School Graduates, Fewer Felons, Increased Per-Capita Personal Income
- Climate Change
- Environment & Energy
Testimony Before the Environmental Protection Agency Clean Power Plan Listening Session

Published February 21, 2018

By Isaac Orr

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Testimony Before the Environmental Protection Agency Clean Power Plan Listening Session
- Government & Liberty
- Alcohol & Tobacco
Research & Commentary: Wyoming Should Not Allow Employers to Discriminate Based on Tobacco Use

Published February 21, 2018

By The Heartland Institute

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In this Research & Commentary, Lindsey Stroud argues against a proposal in the Cowboy State to allow employers to discriminate against employees who use tobacco products outside of the workplace.
- Government & Liberty
- Alcohol & Tobacco
Research & Commentary: Alabama Should Not Increase Smoking Age to 21 or Regulate E-Cigarettes

Published February 21, 2018

By The Heartland Institute

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In this Research & Commentary, Lindsey Stroud argues against a proposal in the Yellohammer State to increase the smoking age from 19 to 21.
Research & Commentary: Expanding the Role of Nurse Practitioners Will Help Solve Doctor Shortage

Published February 21, 2018

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a proposed bill in Virginia that would expand the scope of responsibilities permitted for nurse practitioners.
- Health Care
Dental Therapists Can Fill Kansas’ Dental Gaps

Published February 20, 2018

By Charlie Katebi

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In this Research & Commentary, Charles Katebi examines Dental Therapy and a proposal in Kansas that would expand access to dental care for rural patients.
Testimony Before the Wisconsin State Affairs Committee

Published February 20, 2018

By The Heartland Institute

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In this testimony before the Wisconsin State Affairs Committee, Lindsey Stroud argues the merits to legislation reforming the state's civil asset forfeiture laws.
Research & Commentary: Idaho Considers Limiting Its Occupational Licensing Laws

Published February 16, 2018

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a new effort in Idaho to eliminate unnecessary mandates that block the creation of new jobs and businesses.
- Education
Research & Commentary: Increase in Private School Enrollment Leads to Increase in Test Scores

Published February 16, 2018

By Tim Benson

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PISA Scores Rose Moderately After Just 1 Percentage Point Increase In Share Of Private School Student Enrollment
- Government & Liberty
- Constitutional Reform
Research & Commentary: Kentucky Should Embrace Article V Constitutional Reform Efforts

Published February 16, 2018

By The Heartland Institute

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In this Research & Commentary, Lindsey Stroud examines proposals in Kentucky calling for an Article V convention of states to propose amendments to the Constitution.
Research & Commentary: Alabama Considers Work Requirements Waiver in Medicaid Reform Plan

Published February 16, 2018

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a proposed waiver in Alabama requesting permission from the federal government to implement work requirements in its Medicaid program.
- Environment & Energy
The Leaflet: The Fight Against the Premature Closure of U.S. Power Plants

Published February 16, 2018

By Arianna Wilkerson

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This week's leaflet examines the widespread practice of prematurely shutting down U.S. power plants and details Heartland's extensive efforts to change the pattern.
- Government & Liberty
- Criminal Justice
Research & Commentary: Michigan Lawmakers Continue Effort to Reform Civil Asset Forfeiture Laws

Published February 16, 2018

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a new bill introduced in the Michigan Legislature that would prohibit civil asset forfeitures unless a suspect is found guilty of a crime in court.
- Climate Change
- Environment & Energy
Research & Commentary: EPA Finds Greenhouse-Gas Emissions Continue to Decline While Oil, Natural Gas Production Increase

Published February 16, 2018

By Tim Benson

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Greenhouse Gas Emissions Now 11 Percent Below 2005 Levels, Primarily Due To Fracking
- Constitutional Reform
- Government & Liberty
Research & Commentary: Washington State Should Use Article V to Rein in Federal Spending

Published February 16, 2018

By The Heartland Institute

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In this Research & Commentary, Lindsey Stroud examines proposals in Washington State calling for an Article V convention of states to propose amendments to the United States Constitution.
- Climate Change
- Environment & Energy
How Obama-Era Regulations Are Shutting Down Perfectly Good Power Plants

Published February 15, 2018

By Isaac Orr, Frederick D. Palmer

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Coal has been a mainstay of economic growth and human well-being in the United States for more than a century.
- Entitlements
- Economy
Testimony before the Maryland House Appropriations Committee

Published February 15, 2018

By Matthew Glans

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In this testimony before the Maryland House Appropriations Committee, Matthew Glans discusses time limits for food stamp programs and how they help states manage costs.
- Employment
- Economy
Research & Commentary: Maine Should Limit the Negative Effects of Minimum Wage Hike with a Training Wage

Published February 15, 2018

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a new bill in Maine that limits the growth of the state's minimum wage while creating a new training wage.
- Education
Research & Commentary: Study Shows Nearly Half of Florida’s ESA Parents Are Using Funds to Customize Their Child’s Education

Published February 14, 2018

By Tim Benson

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Majority Of Those Customizing Child's Education Forgoing Brick-And-Mortar Private Schools
- Environment & Energy
Testimony before the Arizona House Ways and Means Committee Addressing the Tax on Coal

Published February 14, 2018

By John Nothdurft

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In this testimony before the Arizona House Ways and Means Committee Addressing the Tax on Coal, John Nothdurft argues Arizona needs to change how its energy sources are taxed and regulated to maintain an efficient and affordable energy supply.
- Education
Research & Commentary: Hawaii Should Move Forward on Tax-Credit Scholarships for Low-Income and Special-Needs Students

Published February 14, 2018

By Tim Benson

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Allows Qualifying Families To Pay For Tuition At Private And Parochial Schools
- Employment
- Economy
Testimony Before the Maryland House Economic Matters Committee on Right to Work

Published February 13, 2018

By Arianna Wilkerson

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On February 13, 2018, Arianna Wilkerson testified before Maryland state delegates in support of a bill that would enact a right-to-work law.
- Health Care
Research & Commentary: Virginia Should Embrace Full Certificate of Public Need Repeal

Published February 12, 2018

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines certificate of need reform in Virginia and the need for full repeal and not a piecemeal approach.