The Heartland Institute

Publications

- Education
Research & Commentary: Popularity of Florida’s ESA Program Shows It’s Time for Universal Expansion

Published January 8, 2018

By Tim Benson

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Gardiner Scholarship Special-Needs Program So Popular It Has Exhausted All Funding
- Government & Politics
- Government & Liberty
The Leaflet: What’s in Your Legislative Toolbox?

Published January 5, 2018

By Arianna Wilkerson

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It's a new year! Start it off right by being informed about the latest in public policy. The Patriot’s Toolbox supplies the tools to help you take action to further the maximum number of free-market principles possible in this new year.
- Education
Research & Commentary: Mississippians Eager for Universal Expansion of ESA Program

Published January 4, 2018

By Tim Benson

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Sixty-Five Percent Of Mississippians Support Expanding ESAs To All Students
- Health Care
Research & Commentary: Dental Therapists Can Soothe Florida’s Dental Shortage Pains

Published January 3, 2018

By Charlie Katebi

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In this Research & Commentary, Charles Katebi examines Dental Therapy and a proposal in Florida that would expand access to dental care for rural patients.
- Employment
- Economy
Research & Commentary: Eliminating Prevailing Wage Mandates Would Lower the Cost of Public Projects for Ohio Taxpayers

Published December 22, 2017

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a proposed constitutional amendment in Ohio that would repeal the state’s prevailing wage requirement, a mandate forcing taxpayers to pay artificially inflated wages not based on market forces.
- Taxes
- Economy
Research & Commentary: Wisconsin Should Embrace the Flat Tax

Published December 22, 2017

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines flat taxes and the potential for reform in Wisconsin.
- Economy
- Government Spending
Research & Commentary: Florida Moves to Slow Taxpayer-Funded Stadiums

Published December 22, 2017

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a proposed bill in Florida that would ban Florida sports franchises from constructing or renovating facilities on leased public land.
- Environment & Energy
Research & Commentary: Study’s Attempt to Link Hydraulic Fracturing to Adverse Infant Health Issues Is Flawed

Published December 22, 2017

By Tim Benson

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Data Contained In Paper Are Contradictory And Do Not Support Authors' Conclusions
- Education
Research & Commentary: ESA Proposal Would Benefit Wisconsin’s Low-Income Gifted Students

Published December 21, 2017

By Tim Benson

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Beginning In 2018, Up To 2,000 Gifted And Talented Low-Income Students Could Receive ESAs
The Leaflet: The $6 Trillion Albatross Around States’ Necks

Published December 21, 2017

By Arianna Wilkerson

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This week's Leaflet examines public pension problems in all 50 states. A new study finds that unfunded pension liabilities total more than $6 trillion across various state pension systems.
- Education
Research & Commentary: Chronic Public School Teacher Absenteeism Underscores the Need for More School Choice Options

Published December 19, 2017

By Tim Benson

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One Out Of Four Traditional Public School Teachers Across U.S. Misses At Least 10 Days Of Work A Year
Research & Commentary: Arizona Seeks Medicaid Waiver to Install Work Requirements

Published December 15, 2017

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines Arizona’s efforts to use Medicaid waivers to add work requirements and time limits to its Medicaid program.
- Economy
- Government Spending
Research & Commentary: Iowa Needs Pension Reform

Published December 15, 2017

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines the need for comprehensive pension reform in Iowa.
Research & Commentary: Gas Tax Hike in California Draws Substantial Criticism

Published December 15, 2017

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a new effort to repeal the gasoline tax hikes that recently went in to effect in California.
- Education
Research & Commentary: National Survey Shows Parents Want School Choice

Published December 14, 2017

By Tim Benson

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55 Percent Think K-12 Education In U.S. Is On Wrong Track, 71 Percent Want ESAs
- Education
Research & Commentary: New Report Shows the Positive Fiscal Effects of an Education Savings Account Program in Connecticut

Published December 14, 2017

By Tim Benson

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ESA Program Could Save Connecticut $25 to $127 Million, Depending On How Many Students Enroll
- Climate Change
- Environment & Energy
Research & Commentary: Study Shows Methane Emissions in Marcellus Shale Are Incredibly Low

Published December 8, 2017

By Tim Benson

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Emissions From Natural Gas Wells & Infrastructure Just 0.4 Percent Of Production
- Health Care
Research & Commentary: Certificate of Need Laws Hurt Florida’s Health Care Market

Published December 7, 2017

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a Florida plan to roll back a portion of its certificate of need laws for hospitals.
- Taxes
- Economy
Research & Commentary: Millionaire Tax Is Still a Bad Idea for New Jersey

Published December 7, 2017

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines millionaire taxes and the potential revival of a major tax hike in New Jersey.
- Health Care
Research & Commentary: Wisconsin Looks to Open State to Direct Primary Care

Published December 6, 2017

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a new bill in Wisconsin that would would clarify that direct primary care providers are not subject to state insurance regulations.
- Government & Liberty
- Alcohol & Tobacco
Research & Commentary: Cities and States Consider Increasing Tobacco Age Limit to 21, Regulating ENDS Like Tobacco Products

Published December 6, 2017

By The Heartland Institute

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In this Research & Commentary, Lindsey Stroud considers local and state initiatives to increase the tobacco purchasing age from 18 to 21, and how policies are including electronic nicotine delivery systems, or e-cigarettes in these measures.
- Education
Research & Commentary: Strengthening America’s Educational Safety Net

Published December 5, 2017

By Tim Benson

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1.5 Million High School Students Enter "Safety Net" Programs Each Year
- Government & Liberty
- Alcohol & Tobacco
Research & Commentary: Study Finds ‘No Detectable Changes in Lung Health’ of E-Cigarette Users Who Have Never Smoked

Published December 5, 2017

By The Heartland Institute

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In this Research & Commentary, Lindsey Stroud examines a November 2017 long-term study on the effects of e-cigarettes and vaping devices.
- Education
Research & Commentary: Financial Literacy Classes in K–12 Education

Published December 4, 2017

By The Heartland Institute

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In this Research & Commentary, State Government Relations Manager Lindsey Stroud examines several states' legislation regarding financial literacy graduation requirements.