Utah Highly Dependent Upon Federal Funds
A newly released audit for the state of Utah reveals that the government relies upon federal funds for well over a third of its budget. According to state auditor John Dougall, “Utah continues to have a heavy dependence on...
Senator Osmond’s “Choice and Accountability in Public Education” Proposal
On Sunday, Senator Osmond released more specific details of his proposal to reform education law in Utah. The proposal contains three separate pieces of legislation, the first of which interests us the most. Titled...
Libertas Institute Announces Program to Encourage Citizen Involvement
Salt Lake City, UT (December 3, 2013) — In an effort to involve more Utahns in the political process, Libertas Institute announces the launch of a new program to bring more citizens to the legislature. The Citizen Sponsorship...
Announcing our New Policy Analyst
We’re excited to announce the selection of our new policy analyst here at Libertas Institute: Josh Daniels! In looking to hire for this position, we sought out candidates with educational backgrounds in economics, political...
This Thanksgiving, Be Grateful For the Free Market
As the annual tradition of Thanksgiving leads us to once more gather with family and friends to share experiences and express gratitude for our possessions and circumstances, it’s important to recognize the central role...
Utah is in the Business of… Golf?
With the development of the Lake Golf Course at Wasatch Mountain in 1967, the state of Utah began ownership and operation of golf courses. Since that time, an additional five government-run courses have been developed around the...