Joe Barnett

Joe Barnett was managing editor of Budget & Tax News, a publication of The Heartland Institute. He now serves as a volunteer policy advisor.

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$1.4 Billion Rural Hospital Billing Scheme Exposed in Federal Indictment

Health Care News Joe Barnett - October 7, 2020 0

Using a practice known as “pass-through” billing, the defendants used these facilities to bill numerous insurers for expensive—and often medically unnecessary tests,

T-Mobile and Sprint Merger Could Boost Wireless Service Competition

Budget & Tax News Joe Barnett - April 9, 2020 0

Two telecoms complete a merger expected to speed 5G broadband deployment.

Illinois Has No ‘Rainy Day Fund’ to Draw on for Pandemic

Budget & Tax News Joe Barnett - March 30, 2020 0

Most state governments have accumulated “rainy day” funds (RDF) which they can draw on during unexpected revenue shortfalls.

Firearms Sales Surge during Pandemic

Budget & Tax News Joe Barnett - March 26, 2020 0

State and local governments Implement Inconsistent Policies on Gun Sales.

Ohio Experts Recommend Steps to Reduce the Economic/Financial Hardships of COVID-19

Budget & Tax News Joe Barnett - March 23, 2020 0

The Buckeye Institute recommends actions to reduce the negative economic impact of the COVID-19 Epidemic on Ohio's Economy.

Coloradans Support Child Safety Accounts, Poll Finds

School Reform News Joe Barnett - March 12, 2020 0

Most likely voters in Colorado want the government to provide Child Safety Accounts (CSAs), a survey reports.

Child Safety Accounts: A State-by-State Analysis

School Reform News Joe Barnett - March 9, 2020 0

Profiles of public school safety in each state are available from The Heartland Institute.

Survey: Public Strongly Rejects Second Amendment Repeal

Budget & Tax News Joe Barnett - January 10, 2020 0

A canvass of 1,000 likely voters by The Heartland Institute, a national free-market think tank, and Rasmussen Reports.

U.S. Postal Service Gained Revenue in 2019 but Lost $8.8 Billion Due to Retiree Costs

Budget & Tax News Joe Barnett - January 8, 2020 0

Package delivery is the one area where USPS makes money.

Joe Barnett

Joe Barnett was managing editor of Budget & Tax News, a publication of The Heartland Institute. He now serves as a volunteer policy advisor.

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$1.4 Billion Rural Hospital Billing Scheme Exposed in Federal Indictment

Joe Barnett - October 7, 2020 0

Using a practice known as “pass-through” billing, the defendants used these facilities to bill numerous insurers for expensive—and often medically unnecessary tests,

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