Ben Shelton

Ben Shelton

Policy Associate

ben@libertas.org

Ben was a Policy Associate at Libertas Institute.

Ben Shelton's Articles

Tax cuts move the dial away from government overreach while protecting citizens and increasing incentives for businesses. It is clear that tax cuts fall in line with the “Utah way,” which has made the state successful for decades.
Universal licensing refers to a state honoring an occupational license obtained in another state if an individual meets common-sense standards in the new state for which they are seeking a license.
The Utah legislative session can seem chaotic, but this handy guide will help you keep track of all the bills, votes, and hearings you care about.
When asked if bringing toys is really going to cause harm, Special Agent Ebenezer Scrooge quickly corrected the question. “Harmful contraband, not toys,” he sharply retorted. 
The practice of deceiving young people only results in police hearing what they want to hear. It does not result in accurately solving crimes.
Police need to receive better training to decrease their use of lethal force. Training that does not emphasize discharging a firearm is necessary if police officers intend to keep their promises of maintaining peace and order in the communities they serve. To keep citizens safe, police cannot be a source of violence and death within communities.