The New State Privacy Officer Is Appointed — Now What?
As new State Privacy Officer Whitney Phillips moves forward with her review, four problems should be prioritized.
Increasing Justice By Reforming Justice Courts
Some important changes are needed to Utah's justice courts.
Improving Government Data Transparency in Utah
Imagine if you were in a relationship where you did not know what your partner was doing the supermajority of the time. It would bother you, it would put a strain on the relationship, and it would hinder your trust in them. ...
How Utah Is Increasing Transparency for Prosecutors
House Bill 288 requires data collection and reporting from Utah prosecutors and jails.
HB 353: Internal Investigation Amendments
This bill prevents criminally accused agencies from investigating themselves for those criminal claims.
HB 265: Transparency for Personal Information
This bill would require government agencies to annually report to the state auditor what personally identifying information they collect.
HB 288: Prosecutorial Transparency
This bill requires criminal justice agencies to collect and report data about the cases they process.
HB 164: Improved Property Tax Notice
Under this bill, taxpayers would see additional helpful information on their property tax notice.
SB 56: Transparency in Local Economic Development
This bill requires cities counties to produce a transparency website showing tax exemptions they provide to favored businesses.
SB 179: Improving the Truth in Taxation Process
This bill alters the Truth in Taxation process for property tax increases to ensure there is transparency and accountability.