Ben Shelton

Ben Shelton

Policy Associate

ben@libertas.org

Ben was a Policy Associate at Libertas Institute.

Ben Shelton's Articles

Most people face arbitrary deadlines in their daily lives. Whether you had a school assignment due on an odd date or had to complete a chore in a certain time frame, these deadlines can become cumbersome.
The topic of placing student resource officers in schools has been receiving increasing attention as it is often pointed to as a solution after school shootings. This topic was even featured on a recent episode of John Oliver's hit show, Last Week Tonight, in which the comic correctly berated the practice.
Continuing education is important for business vitality, but laws requiring certain classes are counterproductive.
“Occupational licensing creep is a real thing” - Governor Spencer Cox. 
It is undeniable that rap music plays an important cultural role in today's society and has only gained in popularity in recent years. It's not only a large mode of expression for young black and brown individuals but also for young white “boys”, like myself. 
Occupational licensing is becoming a hot topic in state governments across the United States. To see where Utah can make progress in this field, it is important to understand what is being done elsewhere. Below, the most recent happenings in the realm of occupational licensing for May 2022 are detailed.