The Heartland Institute

Publications

- Health Care
Research & Commentary: Nebraska Should Move Forward on Direct Primary Care

Published January 26, 2018

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a new proposal in Nebraska that would create a direct primary care pilot program within the Nebraska State Insurance Program for state workers.
- Health Care
Research & Commentary: Iowa Looks to End Certificate of Need Laws

Published January 25, 2018

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a proposed bill in Iowa that would repeal the state's certificate of need laws.
- Climate Change
- Environment & Energy
Research & Commentary: Premature Closure of Navajo Generating Station Would Risk Regional Power Supply, Devastate Native Communities

Published January 25, 2018

By Tim Benson, Isaac Orr

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Plant Closure Will Increase Electricity Costs, Do Incalculable Damage To Navajo And Hopi Tribes
Research & Commentary: Washington State’s Carbon Tax Proposal Would Harm Residents, Businesses

Published January 25, 2018

By Tim Benson

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Plan Would Generate $3.35 Billion In Tax Increases Over Four Years, Immediately Increase Gas Prices 20 Cents Per Gallon
- Education
The Leaflet: Americans Celebrate School Choice

Published January 25, 2018

By Arianna Wilkerson

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This week's Leaflet examines the events held in honor of National School Choice Week and the current status of school choice.
- Employment
- Economy
Testimony Before The Maine Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development Committee on the Minimum Wage and Training and Youth Wage

Published January 24, 2018

By Matthew Glans

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In this testimony before a Public Hearing on the Minimum Wage in Maine, Matthew Glans argues enacting a youth minimum wage makes hiring young workers more attractive to employers while making on-the-job training more affordable.
- Entitlements
- Economy
Research & Commentary: The ‘Idaho Health Care Plan’ Falls Short

Published January 24, 2018

By Matthew Glans, Charlie Katebi

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans and Charlie Katebi examine several Medicaid waiver proposals being considered in Idaho and discuss which may be the best fit for the state.
- Education
Research & Commentary: Tax-Credit Scholarships Would Be a Good First Step for School Choice in Kentucky

Published January 24, 2018

By Tim Benson

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Special-Needs, Low-Income Students Would Qualify For The Program
- Education
Research & Commentary: Time is Right to Empower Missouri Parents with ESAs

Published January 24, 2018

By Tim Benson

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Program Could Save Missouri School Districts Over $39 Million Per Year
- Entitlements
- Economy
Research & Commentary: CMS Approves Kentucky’s Waiver, Other States Should Follow Suit

Published January 23, 2018

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines the Medicaid waiver recently approved for Kentucky and argues it could be a model for other states to follow as they reform their own Medicaid programs.
- Education
Research & Commentary: Time is Right for New Jersey to Empower Parents with ESA

Published January 23, 2018

By Tim Benson

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Universal Program Would Take Effect Beginning With 2018–19 School Year
- Health Care
The Leaflet: The Time Is Now for State-Based Health Care Solutions

Published January 19, 2018

By Arianna Wilkerson

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Kentucky waiver takes major step towards fixing health care on a state level. Other states should take note and take steps to implement their own versions.
Research & Commentary: States Should Encourage EPA to Review the Endangerment Finding

Published January 19, 2018

By Tim Benson, Bette Grande

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Observed Evidence And Research Since 2009 Has Cast Serious Doubt On All Three Lines Of Evidence Used To Justify Endangerment Finding
Research & Commentary: Nevada Should Pursue Work Requirements for Medicaid

Published January 18, 2018

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans discusses Medicaid work requirement waivers and the need for such reform in Nevada.
- Government & Liberty
- Criminal Justice
Research & Commentary: Alabama Working to Reform Its Civil Asset Forfeiture Laws

Published January 17, 2018

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a new bill in Alabama that would reform the state's civil asset forfeiture laws.
- Environment & Energy
- Economy
Research & Commentary: Fracking Still Fiscally Benefits Local Communities Despite Commodity Price Downturn

Published January 17, 2018

By Tim Benson

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82 Percent Of Local Governments Have Experienced Net Fiscal Benefit From Fracking Despite Large Drop In Commodity Prices
- Climate Change
- Environment & Energy
Heartland Institute Submits Public Comments on Repeal of Clean Power Plan

Published January 17, 2018

By Peter Ferrara, Isaac Orr

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On January 17, 2018, The Heartland Institute submitted public comments on EPA's proposal to repeal the Clean Power Plan.
- Health Care
Research & Commentary: Florida Should Eliminate Its Certificate of Need Laws

Published January 16, 2018

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a proposed bill in Florida that would roll back the state’s certificate of need requirements.
- Education
Research & Commentary: Limited Tax-Credit Scholarship Program Would Be a Good First Step for Nebraska

Published January 16, 2018

By Tim Benson

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Scholarships For Low-Income Students Would Begin In 2019
- Government & Politics
- Government & Liberty
The Leaflet: You’ve Got the Problems, We’ve Got the Solutions

Published January 12, 2018

By Arianna Wilkerson

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Back to work! The second edition of "Ten State Solutions" is out and includes free-market solutions to top current public policy issues, contact information for leading experts, case studies, and even talking points for lawmakers.
Testimony before the Wisconsin Committee on Public Benefits, Licensing and State-Federal Relations

Published January 11, 2018

By Charlie Katebi

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Testimony Before the Wisconsin Committee on Public Benefits, Licensing and State-Federal Relations
Research & Commentary: Why States Should Avoid Cap-and-Trade Schemes

Published January 11, 2018

By Tim Benson

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Cap-And-Trade Does Little To Reduce Emissions, Acts As Regressive Tax
Ten State Solutions to Emerging Issues 2018

Published January 10, 2018

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This booklet explores solutions to the top public policy issues facing the states in 2018 and beyond in the areas of budget and tax, education, energy and environment, health care, and constitutional reform.
- Entitlements
- Economy
Research & Commentary: Pennsylvania Tackles Welfare Reform

Published January 10, 2018

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines Pennsylvania's efforts to reform its welfare system.