Let’s Eliminate Record-Based Rejection for Ex-Offenders in Utah
A conviction in one’s past should not be a nearly insurmountable roadblock to a prosperous future.
Probationers Are Struggling More Than They Used To
The goal of limiting the number of people incarcerated has merit: incarceration is a drain on society and should be a last resort. However, the number of people who are not successful with community supervision indicates that...
HB 266: Restricting Amber Alert Abuse
This bill restricts Amber Alerts so they are not used in custody disputes.
SB 124: Increasing Law Enforcement Accountability
This bill requires any law enforcement agency to confirm whether a prospective hire has previously worked in law enforcement.
HB 223: Increased Drug Enforcement by Police
This bill would increase the amount of funding allocated to alcohol-related law enforcement officers and require ten officers to focus primarily on drug enforcement.
HB 260: Increased Property Tax Relief
This bill increases the income thresholds necessary to qualify for two of Utah’s Property Tax Relief programs.