The Heartland Institute

Publications

Research & Commentary: Oklahoma Joins States Seeking Medicaid Work Requirement Waivers

Published March 22, 2018

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a Medicaid waiver proposal for work requirements being considered in Oklahoma.
- Climate Change
- Environment & Energy
How to Prevent the Premature Retirement of Coal-Fired Power Plants

Published March 22, 2018

By Frederick D. Palmer, Isaac Orr

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The eight-year tenure of the Obama administration inflicted intentional, serious damage on the country’s capacity to provide the electricity that runs our computers, heats, cools, and lights our homes, powers our factories, and fuels our economy.
- Environment & Energy
The Leaflet: Save the Date: America First Energy Conference 2018

Published March 22, 2018

By Arianna Wilkerson

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Be part of Heartland's 2018 America First Energy Conference and propel the energy freedom movement forward!
- Health Care
Research & Commentary: New Jersey Doesn’t Need An Individual Mandate

Published March 22, 2018

By Arianna Wilkerson

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In this Research & Commentary, Arianna Wilkerson examines legislation in New Jersey to impose a state individual mandate, forcing residents to either obtain health coverage or incur a tax penalty.
- Education
Research & Commentary: Strike Voucher Would Help Keep Oklahoma Children in Classrooms during Teacher Walkouts

Published March 20, 2018

By Tim Benson, Lennie Jarratt

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Strike Vouchers Make Sure As Many Children As Possible Are Freed From Outside Forces Controlling Their Education
- Employment
- Economy
Research & Commentary: New Hampshire Lawmakers Attempt to Further Reform Occupational Licensing

Published March 19, 2018

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines an effort in New Hampshire to review the state’s licensing rules in to eliminate unnecessary mandates that block the creation of new jobs and businesses.
- Health Care
Research & Commentary: New Hampshire Considers Rolling Back Medicaid Expansion

Published March 19, 2018

By Charlie Katebi

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In this Research & Commentary, Charlie Katebi discusses a new proposal in New Hampshire to reduce eligibility for Medicaid for able-bodied and childless adults.
- Education
Research & Commentary: School Choice Programs and Their Effect on College Enrollment

Published March 19, 2018

By Tim Benson

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Two Urban Institute Studies Examine Effects Of Voucher Programs In Milwaukee and Washington, DC
- Government & Liberty
- Alcohol & Tobacco
Research & Commentary: State Policies Help Promote Misperception That Nicotine Causes Cancer

Published March 19, 2018

By The Heartland Institute

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In this Research & Commentary, Lindsey Stroud examines a new survey that finds adults erroneously link nicotine to cancer and how state policies on tobacco harm reduction products help to influence this misperception.
- Taxes
- Economy
Research & Commentary: States Continue to Enact Disruptive Sales Tax Holidays

Published March 16, 2018

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines sales tax holidays and how they are a temporary tax gimmick that only benefit a small number of companies.
Research & Commentary: Maryland Attempts to Reimpose Individual Mandate

Published March 16, 2018

By Arianna Wilkerson

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In this Research & Commentary, Arianna Wilkerson examines legislation in Maryland that would reimpose the individual mandate on its uninsured population, an Obamacare provision recently repealed on the federal level.
- Education
Research & Commentary: South Carolina Is Ready for Education Savings Accounts

Published March 16, 2018

By Tim Benson

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Up To 20,000 Open Seats Available Across Grades K-12 In Palmetto State Private Schools
- Health Care
Research & Commentary: South Carolina Should Allow Direct Primary Care

Published March 16, 2018

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a bill moving through the South Carolina General Assembly that would open up the state to direct primary care by removing unneeded insurance regulations.
- Education
Research & Commentary: Time Is Right for Education Savings Accounts in Pennsylvania

Published March 15, 2018

By Tim Benson

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Allows Qualifying Families To Pay For Tuition At Private And Parochial Schools
- Education
The Leaflet: School Choice Increases Student Safety and Improves Learning

Published March 15, 2018

By Arianna Wilkerson

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This week's Leaflet discusses Florida's recently passed House Bill 7055 and its significance in the fight for education freedom.
Research & Commentary: Minnesota Joins States Considering Work Requirements for Medicaid

Published March 14, 2018

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans discusses Medicaid work requirement waivers and a proposed waiver in Minnesota.
- Government & Liberty
- Alcohol & Tobacco
Research & Commentary: Minnesota Should Not Increase Tobacco Purchasing Age to 21

Published March 14, 2018

By The Heartland Institute

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In this Research & Commentary, Lindsey Stroud argues against a proposal in Minnesota to increase the smoking age to 21.
- Employment
- Economy
Testimony Before the Colorado Senate Business, Labor, and Technology Committee on Occupational Licensing Laws

Published March 14, 2018

By Matthew Glans

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In this testimony before the Colorado Senate Business, Labor, and Technology Committee, Matthew Glans argues loosening occupational licensing laws would be a good step toward opening up additional industries for expansion and empowering entrepreneurs.
- Government & Liberty
- Criminal Justice
Research & Commentary: Kansas Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Wouldn’t Go Far Enough

Published March 13, 2018

By The Heartland Institute

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In this Research & Commentary, Lindsey Stroud examines a proposal in Kansas reforming the state's civil asset forfeiture laws.
- Health Care
Research & Commentary: Vermont’s CON Laws Need to Go

Published March 13, 2018

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines two major proposals that have been proposed in Vermont that would change the state’s certificate of need laws.
Research & Commentary: Carbon Tax Proposal Still a Bad Deal for Connecticut Residents

Published March 12, 2018

By Tim Benson

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Tax Would Start At $15 Per Ton, Increase by $5 Ton Annually
- Health Care
Research & Commentary: Right to Try Would Give Terminally Ill in Rhode Island Access to Life-Saving Treatments

Published March 12, 2018

By The Heartland Institute

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In this Research & Commentary, Lindsey Stroud examines a proposal in Rhode Island to give terminally ill patients access to experimental medications.
Research & Commentary: Carbon Tax Proposal Is a Bad Idea for Utah

Published March 12, 2018

By Tim Benson

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Tax Would Start At $15 Per Ton, Cap At $100 Per Ton
- Taxes
- Economy
Research & Commentary: Iowa Tackles Tax Reform

Published March 9, 2018

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines two tax reform proposals in Iowa that would lower the state's income tax, which is among the highest in the nation.