Proposed Tax Cuts Are the Utah Way
Tax cuts move the dial away from government overreach while protecting citizens and increasing incentives for businesses. It is clear that tax cuts fall in line with the “Utah way,” which has made the state successful for decades.
The New State Privacy Officer Is Appointed — Now What?
As new State Privacy Officer Whitney Phillips moves forward with her review, four problems should be prioritized.
The Ultimate Guide to Utah’s 2022 Legislative Session
The Utah legislative session can seem chaotic, but this handy guide will help you keep track of all the bills, votes, and hearings you care about.
A New Model for Building Permits Shows a Bright Future
Utah faces a real estate crunch, both residential and commercial. Making it faster and easier to get a building permit could relieve some of that pressure.
Fireworks Bans: A Case of Municipal Overreach
This may seem unpalatable given present circumstances, but if long-lasting solutions can be obtained as a result, positive reform can be achieved without upending our rule of law.
Solicitors in the Sandbox
The best way to capture the fruits of tomorrow’s economy is to prepare for the unexpected.
Utah Leads on Protecting Individual Privacy Rights
The State Auditor's office has released its statement on the appointments for Utah's newly-created Personal Privacy Oversight Commission.
New Restraints on Emergency Powers Aren’t Perfect, But They Are Better
The law, as it now stands, is a marked improvement on what existed before. However, it remains to be seen how well the new restrictions will keep future executive branch employees in check in order to protect essential personal...
If CVS Can Have a Drive-thru, So Can Curaleaf
After all, the stated purpose of the Lehi cannabis regulation is “to protect the health, safety and welfare of the general public”. Which makes you wonder, how exactly does a ban on drive-thrus accomplish that? The reality is,...
Montana Brings Privacy Into the 21st Century
Montana’s Frontier Institute proved instrumental in ushering both of these bills through their state legislature. As a result of Frontier’s hard work, Montana joins a handful of other states extending privacy protections to...