Government use — and misuse — of tech requires heightened scrutiny
It is time for Utah to be a leader in rectifying past failures and empowering individuals to have a voice in how these tools and technologies are used, if at all.
Utah parents, it may be time to consider home schooling
Despite the challenges of homeschooling, nearly every family who uses this alternative (or, one might say, traditional) education format will sing its praises.
New Tech to Invade Your Privacy
Government agencies are getting new tech to invade your privacy. What does this mean for Utah?
Police Reform? Here are Past and Future Ideas
Riots erupted over the weekend in response to the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis—a clearly problematic use of force by several police officers. Part of the frustration no doubt stems from the feeling many share that this is...
A Privacy Reform Proposal for Utah
The government keeps getting ahead of public awareness when it comes to tools and technologies that can undermine privacy if not appropriately limited.
HB 3009: Restricting Local Governments in Issuing Shutdown Orders
This new bill restricts and regulates how the governor and mayors can impose emergency orders.
Governor Herbert’s Veto Hurts Special Needs Children
Governor Herbert vetoed a bill that would have benefitted many families of special needs students.
Consensual Polygamy Decriminalized in Utah
Here's why the Utah Legislature decriminalized polygamy
COVID-19’s Prompt for Deregulation and Innovation
As people around the world are hunkered down waiting for the Coronavirus to blow over, there are pockets of hope and silver linings to be found. From the spontaneous acts of community service to the neighbors rallying together to...
2020 Improvements to Utah’s Medical Cannabis Law
Here are the main improvements made to Utah's medical cannabis program in 2020.