Publications
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Research & Commentary: Kentucky Should Reform Net Metering
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Proposal Would Grandfather Current Solar Users Until 2043 -
Research & Commentary: Education Income Tax Credits Would Benefit Colorado Students
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Tax Credit Would Equal 50 Percent Of Previous Year's Average Per-Pupil Expenditure -
Research & Commentary: Tennessee Looks to REIN in Cost of State Regulations
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a bill in Tennessee that would incorporate REINS Act style reforms to the state's regulatory system. -
Research & Commentary: Study Shows Premature Retirement of Coal Plants May Pose Threat to Affordability, Reliability of U.S. Energy Supply
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Burdensome Federal Regulations, Renewable Mandates, Subsidies Artificially Disrupting Energy Market To Disadvantage Coal -
Research & Commentary: Why Illinois Shouldn’t Increase Its Tobacco Age to 21
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Heartland's State Government Relations Manager Lindsey Stroud examines a proposal in Illinois to increase the purchasing age of tobacco and vaping product to 21. -
Testimony Before the Nebraska Government, Military, and Veterans Affairs Committee on Direct Primary Care
Publication -Testimony -On February 7, 2018, Arianna Wilkerson testified before Nebraska state senators in support of a bill that would establish a direct primary care pilot program for state employees. -
Research & Commentary: Voucher Program Consolidation, Expansion Would Benefit Ohio Students
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Three Income-Based Vouchers Would Be Combined Into "Opportunity Scholarship Program" -
The Leaflet: States Should REIN in Regulations
Publication -The Leaflet -Regulations have stifled U.S. economic growth. Wisconsin's REINS Act is taking major steps toward returning the fate of businesses back to their owners. -
Testimony before the Missouri Economic Development Committee
Publication -Testimony -In this testimony before the Missouri Economic Development Committee, Matthew Glans argues in favor of repealing state prevailing wage requirements for state projects. -
Policy Tip Sheet: States Should Limit Civil Asset Forfeiture
Publication -Policy Tip Sheets -In this Policy Tip Sheet, Matthew Glans examines civil asset forfeiture and outlines several ways states can improve their forfeiture laws. -
Testimony Before the Illinois Public Health Committee
Publication -Testimony -In this testimony before the Illinois Public Health Committee, Lindsey Stroud argues against the proposal to increase the smoking age from 18 to 21. -
Research & Commentary: West Virginia Bill Would End Certificate of Need
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a West Virginia plan to repeal its certificate of need laws. -
Research & Commentary: Pennsylvania Considers Cut to Income Tax Rate
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a new effort in Pennsylvania to lower the personal income tax. -
Research & Commentary: Washington State’s Tax Proposal Ignores E-Cigarettes’ Public Health Benefits
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Lindsey Stroud argues against legislation in Washington State imposing a 60% tax on vaping products. -
Research & Commentary: Education Savings Grants Would Benefit Iowa Children
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Universal Program Would Take Effect Beginning With 2019–20 School Year -
Research & Commentary: Rhode Island Should Lift the Cap on Its Tax-Credit Scholarship Program
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Proposal Would Triple Funding To $5 Million -
Research & Commentary: Special-Needs, Universal ESA Bills Proposed in West Virginia
Publication -Research and Commentaries -ESAs Could Be Used For Tuition and Fees At Private And Parochial Schools, Tutoring Services, Educational Therapies -
The Leaflet: The Time for Energy Freedom Is Now
Publication -The Leaflet -This week's Leaflet examines the approaches of the Trump Administration, U.S. Supreme Court, and the states to the Clean Power Plan. -
How the Premature Retirement of Coal-Fired Power Plants Affects Energy Reliability, Affordability
Publication -Policy Studies -More than 250 coal-fired power plants in the United States have been retired since 2010, and more are scheduled to be retired. The premature retirement of these coal-fired units poses a threat to the country’s electricity supply. -
Research & Commentary: States Should Follow Wisconsin’s Lead with REINS Act
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans discusses the Wisconsin REINS Act and how it could be a model for other states to follow. -
Testimony before the Kansas Senate Committee on Public Health and Welfare
Publication -Testimony -In this testimony for the Kansas Senate Committee on Public Health and Welfare, Charlie Katebi argues in favor of expanding patient access to dental therapists. -
Testimony Before the Wisconsin Assembly and Senate Committees Addressing Welfare Reform
Publication -Testimony -John Nothdurft testified in a Wisconsin joint public hearing regarding welfare reform. -
Research & Commentary: Empower Georgia Parents and Students with Education Savings Accounts
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Program Would Pay For Tuition, Tutoring Services, Educational Therapies, and Online Learning Programs -
Testimony Before the Indiana Public Health Committee
Publication -Testimony -In this testimony before the Indiana Public Health Committee Lindsey Stroud argues against the proposal to increase the smoking age from 18 to 21.