Publications
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Research & Commentary: Nebraska Considers Loosening Restrictions on Telemedicine
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans discusses a new bill now being considered in the Nebraska legislature that could help expand telehealth services. -
Research & Commentary: Addressing Idaho’s Dental Health Shortage with Dental Therapy
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a new proposed law in Idaho that would allow the Idaho Board of Dentistry to license dental therapists, a reform that could help address the state's dental health shortage. -
Research & Commentary: Denying Licenses to Those in Student Loan Default is Bad Policy for Georgia
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a new proposed law in Georgia that would prohibit the suspension or denial of licenses for those in default with their student loans. -
Research & Commentary: Maine Should Hold Its Ground on the Tip Credit
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a new bill in Maine that would for the second time in two years eliminate the tip credit for tipped workers. -
Research & Commentary: Opening Wisconsin to Dental Therapy Would Help Dental Shortage
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines Wisconsin's dental health care shortage and how mid level providers like dental therapists could help fill this gap. -
Research & Commentary: Getting Ex-Offenders Back to Work in Mississippi
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines several criminal justice reforms in Mississippi that would help ex-offenders reenter society and the workforce. -
Testimony Before the North Dakota House Human Services Committee Relating to Dental Therapy
Publication -Testimony -Bette Grande testified before a North Dakota committee regarding a bill to allow for the practice of dental therapy. -
Research & Commentary: Virginia Seeks to Roll Back Restrictions on Telemedicine
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a new effort in Virginia to reduce the regulatory burden on telehealth providers. -
The Leaflet: Occupational Licensing Goes Up, Economic Growth Goes Down
Publication -The Leaflet -Onerous occupational licensing laws could cost the U.S. economy as much as $197.3 billion in misallocated resources and 1.9 million lost jobs each year. -
Research & Commentary: Occupational Licensing Laws Hurt State Economies
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a new study from the Institute for Justice (IJ) that found occupational licenses rarely improve consumer outcomes and substantially increase costs. -
Research & Commentary: Ending the Tip Credit Would Hurt Tipped Workers
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a proposal in New Jersey that would end the tip credit for tipped workers. -
Research & Commentary: Expanded Role for Nurses Could Help Address Ohio’s Primary Care Shortage
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a new bill in Ohio that would allow well-trained advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) to provide expanded care without unnecessary regulatory barriers. -
Research & Commentary: Illinois Law Governing Licensing and Student Loans Could Be a Model for Other States
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a new law in Illinois which prevents Prairie State residents who are considered delinquent on student loan payments from having their professional licenses denied, revoked, or suspended. -
The Leaflet: Workers Need Freedom, Too
Publication -The Leaflet -National Employee Freedom Week is a national coalition of more than 100 partners that advocate for pro-worker freedom reforms. -
Research & Commentary: New York Seeks to Bypass Janus – and Unions Stand to Benefit
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines several proposals in New York that would undermine state workers’ rights and benefit public unions. -
The Leaflet: The End of Dues-Skimming Could Finally Be Near
Publication -The Leaflet -This week's Leaflet discusses the controversial practice of union dues-skimming, and the proposed action by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services that may soon end the practice. -
Research & Commentary: Ohio Licensing Boards Should Prove Their Value to Taxpayers
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a new proposal in Ohio that would rein in licensing boards’ power by establishing legislative oversight and requiring the boards to prove they are truly needed to ensure public safety. -
The Leaflet: Moving from Welfare to Work
Publication -The Leaflet -This week's Leaflet examines existing welfare work requirement laws and their effects thus far. -
The Leaflet: Millions May Soon Gain the Right to Work
Publication -The Leaflet -SCOTUS' upcoming Janus has the potential to put personal freedom back into the hands of workers and forever change the role of unions in the U.S. workforce. -
Research & Commentary: How States Are Preparing for SCOTUS’ Janus Decision
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans discusses the upcoming Janus decision and how states are reacting to the potential changes. -
Research & Commentary: Fargo Considers Minimum Wage Hike
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a proposed minimum wage increase in Fargo, North Dakota and the potential effects on the cities economy. -
The Leaflet: One-Quarter of All U.S. Workers Need Government Permission to Work
Publication -The Leaflet -Several states are in the process of reforming occupational licensing laws. Existing licensing laws are unnecessary, causing increased prices, decreased services, and lost jobs. -
Research & Commentary: Ending Prevailing Wage Could Save Michiganders Millions
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a referendum that would repeal Michigan’s prevailing wage. -
Research & Commentary: Missouri Considers Repealing Costly Prevailing Wage Laws
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a proposed bill in Missouri that would repeal the state's prevailing wage law.