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Employment
June 19, 2018
Research & Commentary: How States Are Preparing for SCOTUS’ Janus Decision
In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans discusses the upcoming Janus decision and how states are reacting to the potential changes.
Employment
June 12, 2018
Research & Commentary: Fargo Considers Minimum Wage Hike
In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a proposed minimum wage increase in Fargo, North Dakota and the potential effects on the cities economy.
Employment
May 11, 2018
The Leaflet: One-Quarter of All U.S. Workers Need Government Permission to Work
Several states are in the process of reforming occupational licensing laws. Existing licensing laws are unnecessary, causing increased prices, decreased services, and lost jobs.
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Employment
May 2, 2018
Research & Commentary: Ending Prevailing Wage Could Save Michiganders Millions
In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a referendum that would repeal Michigan’s prevailing wage.
Employment
April 20, 2018
Research & Commentary: Missouri Considers Repealing Costly Prevailing Wage Laws
In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a proposed bill in Missouri that would repeal the state's prevailing wage law.
Employment
April 19, 2018
Research & Commentary: Missouri Should Require Proof Licensing Rules Are Necessary Before They Are Approved
In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a proposal in Missouri that would blunt the threat posed by over regulation by empowering individuals with the ability to oppose occupational regulations or challenge them in court.

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Employment
June 19, 2018
Research & Commentary: How States Are Preparing for SCOTUS’ Janus Decision
By Matthew Glans
In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans discusses the upcoming Janus decision and how states are reacting to the potential changes.
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June 12, 2018
Research & Commentary: Fargo Considers Minimum Wage Hike
By Matthew Glans
In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a proposed minimum wage increase in Fargo, North Dakota and the potential effects on the cities economy.
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May 11, 2018
The Leaflet: One-Quarter of All U.S. Workers Need Government Permission to Work
By Arianna Wilkerson
Several states are in the process of reforming occupational licensing laws. Existing licensing laws are unnecessary, causing increased prices, decreased services, and lost jobs.
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May 2, 2018
Research & Commentary: Ending Prevailing Wage Could Save Michiganders Millions
By Matthew Glans
In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a referendum that would repeal Michigan’s prevailing wage.
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April 20, 2018
Research & Commentary: Missouri Considers Repealing Costly Prevailing Wage Laws
By Matthew Glans
In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a proposed bill in Missouri that would repeal the state's prevailing wage law.
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April 19, 2018
Research & Commentary: Missouri Should Require Proof Licensing Rules Are Necessary Before They Are Approved
By Matthew Glans
In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a proposal in Missouri that would blunt the threat posed by over regulation by empowering individuals with the ability to oppose occupational regulations or challenge them in court.
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April 16, 2018
Testimony Before the Louisiana House Commerce Committee on the Right to Earn a Living Act
By Arianna Wilkerson
On April 16, 2018, Arianna Wilkerson testified before Louisiana state representatives in support of House Bill 825, Right to Earn a Living Act.
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April 16, 2018
Testimony before the California Senate Business, Professions, and Economic Development Committee
By Matthew Glans, Lindsey Stroud
Testimony by The Heartland Institute before he California Senate Business, Professions, and Economic Development Committee
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April 13, 2018
Research & Commentary: Dental Therapists Could Help Address Ohio’s Dental Care Shortage
By Matthew Glans
In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a proposal in Ohio that would improve access to dental care for all Ohioans and lower unnecessary barriers by allowing dental therapists (DTs) to provide needed care to Ohio patients.
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April 6, 2018
Research & Commentary: Excessive Licensing Is Holding Back California’s Economy
By Matthew Glans
In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a new proposal in California that would explicitly require all licensing rules or ordinances to be demonstrably necessary and carefully tailored to fulfill a legitimate public objective.
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