Deregulating Telehealth and other Small Government Solutions to Improve our Medical System
Despite having a large medical infrastructure, Utah is struggling to meet the health care needs of its residents. Much of this inability can be attributed to a lack of healthcare workers able to provide patient care within the...
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...
A State Sponsored Monopoly You Might Not Be Aware Of
There is a type of monopoly out there that is escaping the attention of lawmakers, and no, it's not tech monopolies that frequently swirl into public discourse. Instead, as Reason writes, it is an “antagonistic, state-empowered...
What the Government Really Thinks Is Despicable About the Minions
After multiple films, nearly everybody is familiar with the tic tac-shaped, clumsy, yellow sidekicks of the fictional villain Gru. With their own film drawing record attention, the minions are at the forefront of pop culture. So,...
How Occupational Licensing Reform Can Help Refugees Acclimate
As a global leader, the United States has championed helping those fleeing war, violence, persecution, extreme poverty, and political upheaval.
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.
How Occupational Licensing Is Hurting Ex-Offenders
Most of us are familiar with the traditional punishments we levy upon criminals: imprisonment, fines, or even community service. However, what often goes unnoticed are the less apparent punishments that follow. Ex-offenders...
Why Your Local Pool Is Having a Hard Time Staying Afloat—No Pun Intended
With Utah's scorching hot summer in full effect, many families eagerly search out ways to escape the heat. One of the most popular ways to achieve this is to flock to the neighborhood pool. Unfortunately, when many of these...
Citizens Need the Ability to Challenge Occupational Licensing Requirements
Daltonio Elaire, a barber in Lafayette, Louisiana, had the innovative idea to launch a mobile barbershop in 2020. This mobile barbershop operated in a similar fashion to a food truck and allowed people to get a haircut during the...
Deadlines and Licensing Are a Recipe for Disaster
Most people face arbitrary deadlines in their daily lives. Whether you had a school assignment due on an odd date or had to complete a chore in a certain time frame, these deadlines can become cumbersome.