Public Good vs. Individual Nightmare
Will the government come after your house next in the name of the "public good?"
Weber County Bans So-Called “Light Trespassing”
Residents in one county in Utah are now expected to buy lights that don't cause "light trespassing."
Want to save money on your water bill? Not so fast!
For as long as anyone can remember, Utah has either had a shortage of water or has been in danger of having one. This comes as no surprise considering Utah’s arid climate. Periodically a public conservation campaign, funded by...
Arbitrary Animal Limits: Farmington as a Model Example
Last year, we released the Freest Cities report—a first-of-its-kind analysis of city laws and fees for the top 50 most populous cities throughout Utah. One of the metrics we analyzed was that of animal ownership, helping...
HB 409: Putting a Pause on Short-Term Rental Restrictions
This bill was not considered by the legislature. Libertas Institute supports this bill. Our first-of-a-kind Freest Cities Index analyzed municipalities throughout Utah on a number of important issues. One metric upon which cities...
HB360: Requiring Public Notice For Local Land Use Regulations
This bill passed the House unanimously but was not considered in the Senate for lack of time. Libertas Institute supports this bill. Under Utah law, the legislature has granted political subdivisions (cities and counties)...