Innovating in the Insurance Industry
One of the main issues Libertas focused on during this year’s legislative session was tackling government over-regulation. We’ve been encouraging legislators and regulators to adopt something called a “regulatory sandbox”...
Governor Herbert Signs Market-Friendly Executive Order
Governor Herbert signed an executive order deregulating telehealth industry in an effort to control the spread of coronavirus.
New Occupational Licensing Reforms Come to Utah
Utah’s government has generally strict licensing requirements, most requiring classroom and clinic hours as well as a comprehensive test. One problem with this system is that it does not adequately account for people who are...
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...
Herriman Trains Staff After Violation of State Law
Herriman staff violated the law, and have now been told they were wrong.
How Utah can welcome better innovation
What are regulatory sandboxes? They are unique legal classifications that create space for regulators to temporarily freeze regulations and criminal penalties for a defined time period. This allows private companies to develop or...
Yang’s Tech Policy Has Unseen Costs to the American Consumer
While Americans are not directly compensated for the data they provide to the companies they interact with, they have been the benefactors of cheaper goods and services at a higher quality—an indirect benefit that cannot be...
Let’s make Utah the ‘Sandbox State’
To unleash the bounds of human ingenuity and make Utah the home for the world’s best, brightest, and most innovative minds. It’s time to turn the Beehive State into the Sandbox State.
How can we improve economic mobility for everyone in Utah?
How do we maintain an economy that has many ladders for people to climb up and achieve their economic goals? Whether it be stability, business ownership, a high six figure job, or a host of other things, there are a number of...
Are City Permits Up to Code?
Permits were intended to be straightforward and a means to protect the safety and rights of others. But over time they have been used to restrict opportunity and freedom.