Cedar City’s First Step Toward Affordable Housing
Cedar City’s reform is a brilliant example to surrounding cities.
Property Tax Deferrals: A Solution for Seniors
Rising property taxes put seniors on a fixed income at risk of losing their homes. A tax deferral program could be the fairest way to help them.
New law allows owner-occupied rentals statewide
The price and lack of housing in Utah is a serious problem, and whatever can be done to reduce regulations and therefore increase supply, should be done. Most importantly though, Utahns should have the ability to use their...
Eminent Domain Abuse in the Name of Parks and Recreation
Should the government be able to take your property to build a public park? It's quite likely, there's nothing standing in their way.
One Man’s Livestock is Another Man’s Pet
If a pig doesn't cause more potential inconvenience to neighbors than a dog, why shouldn't someone be able to keep one?
A Modest Proposal to Help Seniors with Property Taxes
Property tax deferrals for seniors could help homeowners enjoy their property in the twilight of their lives.
Eminent Domain: A Fancy Name for Property Theft
Property rights sound great in theory, but the law still needs to be improved to make sure the government can't take your property when it thinks it needs it.
Reforming the Annual Tax on Business Supplies
Meaningful reform to the tangible personal property tax was achieved via HB 231.
Ensuring the Proper Use of Eminent Domain
Local governments have tremendous power over residents property, and it need not go unchecked.
An Alternative to Raising Taxes to Fund K-12 Education
With steady tax increases in Utah, it's clear that the state doesn't have a revenue problem—it has a spending problem. Here's something that can help.