Occupational Licensing State of Affairs May 2022
Occupational licensing is becoming a hot topic in state governments across the United States. To see where Utah can make progress in this field, it is important to understand what is being done elsewhere. Below, the most recent...
A Little Competition Is Good for Us and the Market
Many of us have heard the saying that “a little competition is good for you.” This saying holds true for the country's labor market according to a 68-page report recently released by The Department of the Treasury titled "The...
Could Your Medical History Disqualify You From Work?
Medical histories are often intimately private information. Often, people don't feel comfortable disclosing this information to those outside of their immediate family, so would you feel comfortable sharing your private medical...
Reduce Licensing, Reduce Inflation
When shopping in their communities, families are feeling a strain on their wallets. From buying everyday goods, like paper towels and gasoline, to getting your car fixed, inflation has run rampant in recent months.
U.S. Congress Follows States’ Lead on Sandboxes
Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced the PIONEER Act, which would create the first federal regulatory sandbox in the US. Here's what's in the bill.
With Talk of Canceling Student Loan Debt, Could Occupational Licensing Reform Provide a Better Solution?
In recent weeks, the call to cancel student loan debt has grown from Democrats. Even President Biden has expressed support for this idea.