Publications
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Research & Commentary: Colorado Should Consider Occupational Licensing Reform
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines Colorado's efforts to reform its occupational licensing laws. -
The Leaflet: Medicaid Waivers Get the Green Light
Publication -The Leaflet -Arkansas demostration waiver to enact work requirements approved by the Trump Administration. Increased self-sufficiency, community engagement, and a stronger work ethic are on their way! -
Public Policy and Coal-Fired Power Plants
Publication -Policy Studies -Why would anyone scrap perfectly good high-quality computers, smartphones, or cars for more costly, lower quality, and less reliable products? Yet, that is exactly what policymakers do when they push coal-fired power plants into early retirement. -
Research & Commentary: Tax-Credit Scholarships for Low-Income, Disabled Students Would Be a Great First Step for Idaho
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Allows Qualifying Families To Pay For Tuition At Private And Parochial Schools -
Research & Commentary: Wisconsin Could Provide Roadmap for Welfare Reform
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a series of welfare reform bills recently passed by Wisconsin’s state legislature that could serve as a model for other states to follow. -
Research & Commentary: Alaska Should Consider Work Requirements for Medicaid
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines Alaska's effort to add work requirements to its Medicaid program. -
Research & Commentary: Carbon Tax Proposal Would Be Harmful to Hawaii Residents, Businesses
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Tax Would Start At $10 Per Ton, Increase by $5 Ton Annually -
Research & Commentary: $2.5 Billion Carbon Tax Proposal Would Have ‘Meaningful’ Impact on Maryland Residents and Businesses
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Tax Would Start At $15 Per Ton, Increase by $5 Ton Annually -
Research & Commentary: Lawmakers in Connecticut Consider Cigarette Tax Increase
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Lindsey Stroud argues against proposals to increase the cigarette tax in Connecticut. -
Research & Commentary: Rhode Island Carbon Tax Proposal Is Bad for State Residents and Businesses
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Tax Would Start At $15 Per Ton, Increase by $5 Ton Annually -
Research & Commentary: Huge Carbon Tax Would Do Serious Economic Harm to New York Businesses, Families
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Tax Proposal Would Start at $35 Per Ton, Cap At $185 Per Ton -
Research & Commentary: Florida Considers Taking First Steps in Telehealth Reform
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines the Florida legislature's efforts to encourage the expansion of telehealth in the Sunshine State. -
Research & Commentary: Iowa Makes Way for Affordable Health Care
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Proposals in Iowa would allow organizations to offer cheap health benefit plans to their members. -
Research & Commentary: South Carolina Should Reform Civil Asset Forfeiture
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Lindsey Stroud examines a proposal to reform South Carolina's civil asset forfeiture laws. -
Research & Commentary: ESSEX Carbon Tax Plan a Bad Deal for Vermonters
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Tax Proposal Would Start at $5 Per Ton, Cap At $40 Per Ton -
The Leaflet: Welfare Reform Works
Publication -The Leaflet -Wisconsin has an extremely effective approach to welfare that creates jobs, reduces welfare rates, and helps break a cycle of dependency. -
Research & Commentary: Massachusetts Should Reject Carbon Tax
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Tax Proposal Would Start at $10 Per Ton, Cap At $40 Per Ton -
A Critique of the U.S. Global Change Research Program’s 2017 Climate Science Special Report
Publication -Policy Studies -This Heartland Policy Study critiques and rebuts the “Climate Science Special Report” released by the U.S. Global Change Research Program in November 2017. It refutes the earlier report’s assumption that “the science is settled” and exposes its biases. -
Research & Commentary: Proposals Would Improve Illinois’ Invest in Kids Program
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Proposals Would Broaden Definition Of Qualified Schools, Allow Tax Credit To Apply To Federal Taxes -
Research & Commentary: Public Schools Are Failing U.S. Students
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Two-Thirds Of American Students Performing Below Grade Level In Reading, Math -
Testimony before the Idaho House Health and Welfare Committee
Publication -Testimony -In this testimony before the Idaho House Health and Welfare Committee, Charlie Katebi argues in favor of expanding access to affordable health insurance and reforming Medicaid to serve the truly needy. -
Research & Commentary: Arizona Lawmakers Should Not Move Smoking Age to 21
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Lindsey Stroud argues against a proposal in Arizona to increase the smoking age to 21. -
Research & Commentary: New Jersey’s Draconian Tax on Vaping Ignores Public Health Gains Created by Tobacco Harm Reduction Products
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Lindsey Stroud argues against a proposal in New Jersey to tax vaping products. -
Research & Commentary: Strike Voucher Would Help Keep West Virginia Children in Classrooms during Teacher Walkouts
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Strike Vouchers Make Sure As Many Children As Possible Are Freed From Outside Forces Controlling Their Education