Utah needs more affordable housing, less zoning
As Utah economy continues to grow, the housing market remains stagnant. The reason why is not what you might expect.
HB 315: Protectionism for Commercial Beekeepers
This bill was not considered by the legislature. Libertas Institute opposes this bill. Representative Kay McIff is sponsoring House Bill 315, written by a commercial beekeeper, which would impose barriers to entry by making it...
HB144: The Utah Food Freedom Act
This bill was not considered by the legislature. Libertas Institute supports this bill. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has stated, as its official opinion, that “There is no absolute right to consume… any particular...
SB59: Imposing an Employer Mandate for Birth and Breastfeeding Accommodations
This bill passed the Senate 18-9 and passed the House 59-15. Libertas Institute opposes this bill. Last year, the Utah legislature violated property rights by imposing a mandate on business owners in regards to employing gay,...
Farms, Food, and Freedom: Informed Consumerism in Utah
While regulation can protect the health of consumers not connected to their food, it is not needed—and should not be required—in direct-sales situations.
Overreaching EPA Water Rule: Utah Property Rights In Peril
Authored by Josh Daniels, Director of Policy The EPA has recently adopted a final rule to redefine the term “waters of the United States” in the Clean Water Act in a way that would expand the agency’s regulatory authority to many...