Raw Milk Now Less Prohibited in Utah
A new bill makes it easier for Utahns to buy and sell raw milk. Crazy, right?
Parents Can Excuse a Child from School for Mental Illness
A new law clarifies that parents can excuse their child from government schools not only for physical illnesses, but mental ones also.
A Common Sense Change for Expungements
A new law makes it easier for low-income Utahns in debt to the state to expunge their past crimes.
Want My Blood? Get a Warrant.
The controversial arrest of a University of Utah nurse led to important warrant reform regarding the seizure of an individual's blood.
An Option for Struggling Utahns: Performing Community Service to Pay Off a Fine
A new law, which passed nearly unanimously, gives defendants of low-level offenses the opportunity to do community service instead of paying a fine to the government.
Homemade Food Finally Legalized for Sale in Utah
A new law in Utah (finally!) allows food producers to sell directly to consenting customers without being crushed by regulatory burdens along the way.
Turning the Tide on Overcriminalization
Over-criminalization is a plague that has spread across the country, including Utah. With over 10,000 laws and new ones being passed every year, there comes a point when the criminal code needs to be reexamined.
Opening the Door to Price Transparency in Health Care Costs
Reforming healthcare will take revolutionary changes in the industry. "Right to Shop" is one of those revolutionary ideas that passed the Utah Legislature this session.
Fixing the Food Truck Fiasco
If at first you don't succeed, try again — so that's what the legislature did when it comes to food truck regulations.
Stopping the Runaway Train of Fees and Interest
This new law prevents the government from crushing you under a mountain of late fees and interest if you don't pay a fine you owe.