An Innovator’s Perspective on Utah’s Regulatory Sandbox
Running a business is hard. But running a business in an uncertain regulatory environment can be near impossible. For better or worse, some of the laws and regulations at the state and federal levels can be hindrances to...
How Side Hustles Are Hampered by Occupational Licensing
At a time when many Americans are struggling with rising inflation, opportunities to earn extra income in the gig economy are more important than ever. But occupational licensing poses a problem.
Why Utah leads the U.S. in economic growth
Utah led the U.S. in job creation in the last economic expansion (2009-2020), an unrecognized achievement that should generate a discussion amongst policymakers.
The FAA’s Dalliance with Federal Regulatory Waivers
The story behind the commercial drone industry’s journey to market is a win for regulatory reform at a federal level. The lessons learned could help streamline waiver programs for other federal agencies.
U.S. Congress Follows States’ Lead on Sandboxes
Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced the PIONEER Act, which would create the first federal regulatory sandbox in the US. Here's what's in the bill.
Utah Prepares for a Fintech Future
Combining these two legislative victories makes it more likely that Utah will be in the lead by the time innovations like Web3 become the norm.
Utah Consolidates Its Regulatory Sandboxes
Instead of three or four sandboxes with different oversight, operating requirements, and administrative capabilities, all the innovative products and services across Utah's broad economy will now be overseen by a single sandbox...
Utah’s Universal Sandbox Is Open for Business
If regulations are what's holding back your great business or product idea, come play in Utah's universal sandbox.
Progressives have a point about Amazon’s special tax treatment
For Utah lawmakers interested in making a difference for small businesses and consumers, the answer looking forward is simple: Stop offering tax subsidies to big corporations.