A decade of reform since Matthew David Stewart’s death
We can support these good officers — and better prevent unnecessary uses of force from happening — by continuing to reform our laws to ensure that “bad apples” are not empowered and excused in their ability to abuse authority.
SB 35: Modifications to Clearing Criminal Records
This technical bill clarifies intent of current expungement law and makes the process less arduous for expungement petitioners.
SB 43: Reducing Barriers to Obtaining an Occupational License
This bill would reduce barriers to obtaining an occupational license for those coming to Utah internationally or from other states.
SB 16: More Oversight for Occupational Licensure Laws
This bill will create a review board for current and proposed occupational licensure regulations.
If Santa Were Real, He’d Be Facing Arrest
When asked if bringing toys is really going to cause harm, Special Agent Ebenezer Scrooge quickly corrected the question. “Harmful contraband, not toys,” he sharply retorted.
SB 25: Property Tax Relief for Seniors
This bill would create a property tax deferment program for seniors that would provide needed relief from rising property taxes.
SB 46: Protecting Employment for Medical Cannabis Cardholders
This bill will explicitly protect employees who are medical cannabis cardholders in the same way the state protects those with a controlled substance prescription.
Lying to Kids Does Not Achieve Justice
The practice of deceiving young people only results in police hearing what they want to hear. It does not result in accurately solving crimes.
Utah Still Faces Challenges Mitigating Police Use of Force
Police need to receive better training to decrease their use of lethal force. Training that does not emphasize discharging a firearm is necessary if police officers intend to keep their promises of maintaining peace and order in...
Utah’s Department of Health survey shows institutional failures
Why did the Utah Department of Health require new parents to fill out an eight-page form with more than 100 questions to get their infant’s birth certificate?