TOP POLICY STORIES PLASTIC BAGS, John Monaghan, Chicago Tribune The Illinois Retail Merchants Association’s decision to support greater state intervention in plastic-bag usage and distribution will only hurt the group’s represented interests in the long run. To av …
TOP POLICY STORIES EARTH DAY, James M. Taylor, Managing Editor, Environment & Climate News Free markets and economic growth are the best way to achieve sound environmental stewardship. Those nations that have the economic ability to dedicate resources to environmental pro …
TOP POLICY STORIES The Taxman Cometh, John Nothdurft, Director of Government Relations One of the most dreaded days of the year is approaching … tax day. This year Tuesday, April 17 will be the last day people can file their taxes. It is also the Tax Foundation’s Tax Free …
TOP POLICY STORIES Americans Achieve Tax Freedom Four Days Later than Last Year, Joseph Henchman, Tax Foundation Tax Freedom Day® 2012 arrives on April 17 this year, four days later than last year due to higher federal income and corporate tax collections. That means America …
BIG PLANS FOR 2012, President Joseph L. Bast, QPR The Heartland Institute is planning 10 bold projects in 2012 designed to change public policy in the direction of free markets and individual liberty. (read all about it) Heartland iPad App Get the latest news, podcasts, and c …
Happy Valentine’s Day from The Heartland Institute! The Heartland Institute is one of the nation’s most effective think tanks because we get effective free-market solutions into the hearts and minds of our elected officials. We are working with governors and state …
TOP POLICY STORIES No Need To Panic About Global Warming, Harrison H. Schmitt (coauthor), Wall Street Journal A candidate for public office in any contemporary democracy may have to consider what, if anything, to do about “global warming.” Candidates should unders …
TOP STORY: WEB GOES DARK Some of the most popular sites on the Web are taking a stand against the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA). What’s it all about? Read Heartland’s coverage of this vital issue for freedom on the Internet. (click here) Heartland Institute React …
