Utah Will Not Require COVID-19 Vaccine Passports
A recent law passed in Utah means the state will not be requiring a "vaccine passport."
How Utah Aims to Help Businesses Flourish After Pandemic
Where many states have created legal complications for companies wanting to serve their customers, Utah is providing them the option to hit the 'pause' button on any law or regulation that stands in their way.
Utah should not restrict or mandate online speech
If this bill takes effect, it could also result in less online speech for Utahns and expose them to more harassment and vitriol because technology companies would fear lawsuits and sanctions if they tried to proactively moderate...
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...
COVID has changed education forever. Let’s embrace the new direction.
There are a few solutions schools should pursue in aiming to be more flexible.
South Dakota: Innovating in the Insurance Industry
The insurance industry is often bloated with extreme barriers for entry but is ripe for innovation. Rather than shutting down innovative companies or preventing creative products from ever making it onto the market, the insurance...
Utah Takes Steps to Protect Civil Liberties
While some might argue that the courts should later decide the appropriate balance between law enforcement's interest and personal privacy, courts have been inconsistent in their rulings, and it could take years to get a solution...
Utah Adopts Regulatory Reform to Encourage Innovation
As the state looks to recover from the pandemic, it needs to do everything in its power to position businesses to get back on their feet and be successful moving forward. Regulatory reform can offer a promising avenue to explore,...
Improving Access to Mental Health Services in Utah
Senate Bill 41, from Senator Luz Escamilla, ensures Utahns retain access to telehealth services for mental health care and passed the Legislature with resounding support. Governor Cox signed the bill into law on March 2nd.
SB 138: Over-Criminalizing Riot Offenses
This bill creates additional criminal penalties for rioters.