These two Utah bills would give property tax relief to seniors
The earning potential for an individual in the middle of their career is much different than that of a retiree. Income drops and becomes fixed instead of steadily increasing. This leads to homeowners who are “house rich” and...
Even in a pandemic, Utah’s executive branch needs a check
The Legislature needs to reassert its authority during this session to ensure that current and future pandemics and emergencies do not trigger excessive executive power.
Stop suspending driver licenses for unpaid court debt
Unless you live and work in downtown Salt Lake, having a driver’s license is essential — especially in the rural parts of the state. Yet, to the detriment of those who are struggling financially, the state has made a bad habit of...
Let’s prepare for Utah’s future economy
The state must be forward-looking as we recover from COVID-19, and ensure we cultivate an economy that can allow small and large businesses alike to thrive for decades to come. That is where a “regulatory sandbox” can be both a...
Next for Utah criminal justice reform? The court system
The justice court system would benefit from a thorough review. Utahns deserve consideration of circumstances and to have corruption stopped before it starts.
A routine traffic stop should be nothing more
There's a simple way to let police do their jobs without violating the rights of individuals during traffic stops. Here's how.
It’s time to scale back licensing requirements
It's critical that Utah lawmakers remove barriers to entry for workers. Here's why…
Google embodies, not exploits, America’s competitive spirit
Google has not conducted its business in violation of historic antitrust standards. On the contrary, it has embraced America’s legacy of business competition.
‘Sandbox’ Everything
If the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us anything, it’s the importance of having the ability to adapt in the face of rapidly evolving events and public needs. Unfortunately, the crisis has illustrated how inept many government...