Tim Benson – Heartland Impact

Tim Benson

Tim Benson joined The Heartland Institute in 2015 as a policy analyst in the Government Relations Department. He is also the host of the Heartland Institute Podcast Ill Literacy: Books with Benson.

Research & Impact: New Index Shows Missouri Falling Behind on Education Choice

June 27, 2025

A new report shows Missouri has gradually fallen well behind in a nationwide education movement still building momentum. According to the 2025 EdChoice Friedman Index—a new measuring system released in…

Research & Impact: New Index Shows Florida Leading the Education Choice Movement, But Work Still Needs to Be Done

June 19, 2025

A new report shows Florida is the leader in a nationwide education movement still building momentum. According to the 2025 EdChoice Friedman Index—a new measuring system released in April by…

Research & Impact: New Index Shows Georgia Lagging Behind Neighboring States on Education Choice

June 17, 2025

A new report shows Georgia has gradually fallen well behind its neighboring states in a nationwide education movement still building momentum. According to the 2025 EdChoice Friedman Index—a new measuring…

Research & Impact: New Index Shows Education-Choice Pioneer Wisconsin Falling Behind

June 12, 2025

Once the pioneering state in bringing choice to students and parents, Wisconsin is gradually falling behind in a nationwide education movement still building momentum. According to the 2025 EdChoice Friedman…

Research & Impact: Report Finds New York’s Decision to Ban Fracking Had Serious Economic Consequences for Shale Counties

June 11, 2025

A Special Report released by the Heritage Foundation in April 2025 has found that New York’s decision to ban the process of hydraulic fracturing (commonly known as “fracking”) for natural…

Research & Interest: Heartland Policy Study Provides State-Level Blueprint for Curbing the Destructive Expansion of Industrial Solar Power

June 3, 2025

A new Policy Study from The Heartland Institute details the major problems caused by the construction of industrial solar facilities and offers legislators solutions they should consider to prevent large…