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Energy
May 17, 2022
Research & Commentary: New Study Details Damage Done to Vulnerable Avian Populations By Wind and Solar Energy
Nearly Half Of Species Studied Saw Significant Population Declines
Constitutional Reform
May 13, 2022
Research & Commentary: Kansas Senate Reining in Governor’s Powers
In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a Senate Bill in Kansas that places restrictions on Governor's state of disaster emergency powers
Economy
May 12, 2022
Testimony Before the Louisiana House Committee on Labor and Industrial Relations Relating to the State Minimum Hourly Rate
Samantha Fillmore testifies before the Louisiana House Committee on Labor and Industrial Relations Regarding Minimum Wage
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Economy
May 12, 2022
Research & Commentary: Increasing Louisiana’s Minimum Wage Would Be Ineffective and Counterproductive
In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a House Bill in Louisiana that would raise the minimum wage.
Energy
May 9, 2022
Research & Commentary: Massachusetts Program Pushing Zero-Emission Vehicle Sales is Environmentally Self-Defeating
All Vehicle Sales In Commonwealth Must Be "Zero-Emission" By 2035
Taxes
May 4, 2022
Testimony Before the California Senate Governance & Finance Committee Regarding the Rate of Taxation on Motor Fuel
Samantha Fillmore testifies before the California Senate Governance & Finance Committee Regarding the requirement for gas tax increases to be indexed for inflation.

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March 10, 2022
Research & Commentary: Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program Expansion to Low-Income Students the Right Move for Arizona
By Tim Benson
Low-Income Students, Children Of Veterans, First Responders, Front-Line Healthcare Workers Would Become Eligible For Program
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March 10, 2022
Testimony before the Alaska House Healthcare Committee on House Bill 265 Regarding Telehealth Reform
By Matt Dean
Testimony before the Alaska House Healthcare Committee on House Bill 265 Regarding Telehealth Reform
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March 9, 2022
Testimony before the Tennessee Committee on Ways and Means Regarding HB 2561 on Telehealth
By Matt Dean
Matt Dean Testifies before the Tennessee Committee on Ways and Means Regarding Telehealth
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March 4, 2022
Research & Commentary: Expansion of Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program to Include Bullied and Assaulted Students Would Be Great Move for Arizona
By Tim Benson
Program Would Be Open To All Arizona Children Facing A Safety Issue At School
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March 3, 2022
Biden’s Energy Policy Sends $74 Million Per Day to Russia, Enough to Buy 20 Tanks Every Day
By James Taylor
President Biden could pressure Democrats to stand up to environmental extremists who have blocked the construction of pipelines that could deliver more American oil and natural gas to Russia-dependent American markets.
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March 3, 2022
Research & Commentary: Protecting Freedom for Businesses and Individuals in Kansas
By Jack McPherrin
ESG scores represent a substantial and immediate danger to the competitive marketplace and individual liberties at every level of society.
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March 2, 2022
Testimony Before The Tennessee General Assembly House Banking and Consumer Affairs Subcommittee on House Bill 859 In Reference to Censorship on Social Media Platforms
By Samantha Fillmore
Samantha Fillmore testifies before the Tennessee House Banking and Consumer Affairs Subcommittee regarding the harms associated with Big Tech censorship.
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March 1, 2022
Research & Commentary: Certificate Of Need Laws Are Making Things Worse For Rural Access To Care
By Matt Dean
In this Research & Commentary, Matt Dean looks at how certificate of need laws for medical facilities are unnecessarily rationing care
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March 1, 2022
Research & Commentary: Special Needs ESA Program Would Be Another Helpful Advance in Bringing Education Choice to Louisiana Families
By Tim Benson
Program Open To Any Student With An Exceptionality
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February 28, 2022
Testimony Before the Minnesota HHS Committee on SF 2704
By Matt Dean
Matt Dean Testifies before the Minnesota HHS Committee Regarding Certificate of Need Laws
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February 27, 2022
Are Financial Institutions Using ESG Social Credit Scores to Coerce Individuals, Small Businesses?
By Justin Haskins
Five reasons to believe banks, financial institutions are expanding ESG.
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February 25, 2022
Research & Commentary: Bill to Introduce a Carbon-Dioxide Tax on Fossil Fuels is a Bad Idea for Utah
By Tim Benson
Taxes On Utahans Could Increase By $381 Million By 2026
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February 24, 2022
Testimony Before the Virginia Senate Committee on Education and Health Regarding HB 294
By Tim Benson
Testimony Before the Virginia Senate Committee on Education and Health Regarding HB 294
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February 24, 2022
Testimony Before the Alaska Senate Committee on Health and Social Services Regarding Telehealth Reform
By Matt Dean
Matt Dean Testifies before the Alaska Senate Committee on Health and Social Services on Senate Bill 175
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February 23, 2022
Testimony Before the Tennessee House Subcommittee on Business and Utilities on House Bill 2369 In Reference to Censorship on Social Media Platforms
By Samantha Fillmore
Samantha Fillmore testifies before the Tennessee House Subcommittee on Business and Utilities on House Bill 2369 Regarding Big Tech Censorship.
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February 22, 2022
Testimony Before The South Dakota House Health and Human Services Committee On Right To Try
By Matt Dean
Matt Dean Testifies before the South Dakota House Health and Human Services Committee on HF 1228
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February 17, 2022
Understanding Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Scores, and Why Lawmakers Should Oppose Them
By Justin Haskins
ESG social credit scores pose a substantial threat to liberty and market competition
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February 16, 2022
Testimony before the Colorado Senate Finance Committee on Senate Bill 22-077
By Matt Dean
Matt Dean Testifies before the Colorado Senate Finance Committee.
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February 15, 2022
Research & Commentary: The Alabama Senate Challenges Big Tech as Bill Moves Through Committee
By Samantha Fillmore
In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a Senate Bill in Alabama that would challenge big tech censorship.
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February 14, 2022
Research & Commentary: Minnesota Legislature Considering Action to Stifle Gubernatorial Power During a State of Emergency
By Samantha Fillmore
In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a House Bill in Minnesota that challenges gubernatorial power during a state of emergency.
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February 11, 2022
Research & Commentary: Proposed Utah Low-Emission Vehicles Tax Credit Program Would Be Costly and Unnecessary
By Tim Benson
Costs Would Be Sizeable, Environmental Benefits Modest Or Negative
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February 11, 2022
Research & Commentary: Illinois House Finally Taking Swing at Big Tech Censorship
By Samantha Fillmore
In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a House Bill in Illinois that would challenge Big Tech censorship.
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February 10, 2022
Testimony Before the Maryland House Committee on Ways and Means on House Bill 144 Relating to Motor Fuel Tax Rates and the Consumer Price Index
By Samantha Fillmore
Samantha Fillmore testifies before the Maryland House Committee on Ways and Means.
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February 10, 2022
Research & Commentary: Kansas Senate Proposes Untimely Minimum Wage Hikes
By Samantha Fillmore
In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a Senate Bill in Kansas that would raise the minimum wage.
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February 9, 2022
Research & Commentary: Maryland House Considering Economically Sound Amendments to Gas Tax Code
By Samantha Fillmore
In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a House Bill in Maryland that would adjust the way fuel taxes are determined.
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February 9, 2022
Research & Commentary: Wisconsin Moves Closer To Opening Up Direct Primary Care
By Matt Dean
In this Research & Commentary, Matt Dean examines a move in Wisconsin to allow doctors to treat patients on a subscription basis called Direct Primary Care (DPC)
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February 9, 2022
Testimony Before the Arizona House Committee on Government and Elections Regarding House Bill 2578
By Samantha Fillmore
Samantha Fillmore testifies before the Arizona House Committee on Government and Elections on House Bill 2578
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February 8, 2022
Testimony Before the Hawaii House Committee on Energy & Environmental Protection Regarding HB 2278
By Tim Benson
Testimony Before the Hawaii House Committee on Energy & Environmental Protection Regarding HB 2278
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February 8, 2022
Research & Commentary: Arizona Lawmakers Reeling in Emergency Executive Powers
By Samantha Fillmore
In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a House Bill in Arizona that would curb gubernatorial powers during a state of emergency.
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February 8, 2022
Biden Energy Policies Cost U.S. Households More than $1,000 in 2021
By Linnea Lueken, James Taylor
The average U.S. household in 2021 spent an extra $600 in higher gasoline costs and $70 in higher electricity costs due to the Biden administration's energy policies.
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February 8, 2022
Research & Commentary: South Dakota House Considering Tax Increases for Select Businesses
By Samantha Fillmore
In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a House Bill in South Dakota that would increase taxes on the gross receipts of all mamajuana sales in the state.
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February 8, 2022
Testimony before the Virginia Senate Committee on Finance and Appropriations on Senate Bill 663 Regarding Telehealth
By Matt Dean
Matt Dean Testifies before the Virginia Senate Committee on Finance and Appropriations Regarding Telehealth Legislation.
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February 8, 2022
Testimony Before the South Dakota House Taxation Committee on House Bill 1045, An Act to Increase a Tax on The Gross Receipts of All Sales of Marijuana in the State
By Samantha Fillmore
Samantha Fillmore Testifies on HB 1045 in South Dakota.
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February 8, 2022
Testimony before the Wisconsin Senate Committee on Government Operations, Legal Review and Consumer Protection
By Matt Dean
Matt Dean Testifies before the Wisconsin Senate Committee on Government Operations, Legal Review, and Consumer Protection on Direct Primary Care Legislation.
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February 7, 2022
Combating Big Tech's Totalitarianism: A Road Map
It is time for aggressive reforms to ensure that Big Tech is held accountable, provide scrutiny and oversight, and constrain its ability to reshape society.
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February 7, 2022
Research & Commentary: Universal ESA Program Would Be Game-Changer for Oklahoma Families
By Tim Benson
Program Would Be Open To All Oklahoma Children
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February 6, 2022
Research & Commentary: Hawaii Carbon-Dioxide and Gas Tax Would be a Major Burden for Families and Businesses
By Tim Benson
Regressive Gasoline Tax Would Top Out At $33.16 Per Barrel In 2035
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February 3, 2022
Testimony Before the Virginia Subcommittee on Certificate of Need on Senate Bill 130
By Matt Dean
Matt Dean Testifies before the Virginia Subcommittee on Certificate of Need on Senate Bill 130
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February 3, 2022
Research & Commentary: New Mexico House Rolling Out New Legislation to Comport with Minimum Wage Increases
By Samantha Fillmore
In this Research & Commentary, Samantha Fillmore examines a House Bill in New Mexico that addresses minimum wage increases.
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February 2, 2022
Testimony Before the Virginia Education and Healthcare Committee, Subcommittee on Certificate of Need
By Matt Dean
Matt Dean Testifies before the Virginia Senate Committee on Education and Healthcare on SB 205 Regarding Certificate of Need
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