Even in a pandemic, Utah’s executive branch needs a check
The Legislature needs to reassert its authority during this session to ensure that current and future pandemics and emergencies do not trigger excessive executive power.
Let’s prepare for Utah’s future economy
The state must be forward-looking as we recover from COVID-19, and ensure we cultivate an economy that can allow small and large businesses alike to thrive for decades to come. That is where a “regulatory sandbox” can be both a...
Governor Cox’s First Item of Business: Reform Occupational Licensure
The first executive order by the new administration was to review occupational licensure. Here's why that's a good thing.
It’s time to scale back licensing requirements
It's critical that Utah lawmakers remove barriers to entry for workers. Here's why…
Should Home Invasions for Drugs Continue?
Breonna Taylor died needlessly, as did Matthew Stewart. It's past time to stop invading homes over drug enforcement.
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.