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.
A conversation about occupational licensing with Governor Cox
“Occupational licensing creep is a real thing” - Governor Spencer Cox.
The FAA’s Dalliance with Federal Regulatory Waivers
The story behind the commercial drone industry’s journey to market is a win for regulatory reform at a federal level. The lessons learned could help streamline waiver programs for other federal agencies.