Occupational licensing can make the labor shortage worse
A Utah State University study estimated that occupational licensing in the United States is responsible for 2.8 million fewer jobs and costs to consumers exceeding $20 billion annually.
SCR 7: Do Not Assume Spikes in Revenue Continue Forever
This resolution supports the state and local governments treating sudden spikes in revenue as one-time income.
SB 87: Waiving Court Fees for the Indigent
This bill would define indigency with clear guidelines, and ensure it isn't a barrier to access justice in the courts.
HB 170: New Taxes for K-12 School Police Officers
This bill would create a new tax to hire more police officers to patrol K-12 schools.
Progressives have a point about Amazon’s special tax treatment
For Utah lawmakers interested in making a difference for small businesses and consumers, the answer looking forward is simple: Stop offering tax subsidies to big corporations.
SB 115: Override Local Gun Control Laws
This bill denies local governments the ability to negatively impact people's right to keep and bear arms.