Alison was a Development Associate at Libertas Institute.
Far from being inconsequential, local government matters to all residents. When municipal elections come back in two years, take the time to learn about what each candidate will bring to or detract from your area.
Utahns should embrace innovation and reform now and help Utah again become an affordable place to live.
No person should have to face laws that unnecessarily limit their access to jobs. Utah legislators should strongly consider these changes to help veterans and the state continue to thrive.
Occupational licensing regulation still stops many people from getting jobs, including veterans and ex-offenders. Utah must now take steps to erase these barriers.
Utah values its veterans and the sacrifices they have made for the nation. That support is only half-hearted if we do not also actively take down barriers that hinder their transition into civilian life.
Implementing policies that make working more available to ex-offenders will ensure freedom to all, keep our state and cities safer, and lower taxpayer costs.