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New law allows owner-occupied rentals statewide

The price and lack of housing in Utah is a serious problem, and whatever can be done to reduce regulations and therefore increase supply, should be done. Most importantly though, Utahns should have the ability to use their property the way they want to. If it makes sense for a family to rent out their basement and they’re not harming anyone in the process, onerous regulations should not stand in their way.

Aerin Christensen
| 19th Mar 2021

Op-Eds

COVID has changed education forever. Let’s embrace the new direction.

There are a few solutions schools should pursue in aiming to be more flexible.

Connor Boyack
| 13th Mar 2021

Limited and Open Government

South Dakota: Innovating in the Insurance Industry

The insurance industry is often bloated with extreme barriers for entry but is ripe for innovation. Rather than shutting down innovative companies or preventing creative products from ever making it onto the market, the insurance sandbox proposed in Senate Bill 55 will present companies with an opportunity to offer their unique goods and services in the marketplace that otherwise wouldn’t be allowed under the current regulations in place.

Rees Empey
| 12th Mar 2021

Limited and Open Government

Utah Takes Steps to Protect Civil Liberties

While some might argue that the courts should later decide the appropriate balance between law enforcement's interest and personal privacy, courts have been inconsistent in their rulings, and it could take years to get a solution — if the technology is even discovered and challenged. It's up to the states to actively protect individuals' civil liberties.

James Czerniawski
| 11th Mar 2021

Free Market

Utah Adopts Regulatory Reform to Encourage Innovation

As the state looks to recover from the pandemic, it needs to do everything in its power to position businesses to get back on their feet and be successful moving forward. Regulatory reform can offer a promising avenue to explore, as regulations impose numerous costs to both businesses and consumers alike.

James Czerniawski
| 9th Mar 2021

Free Market

Improving Access to Mental Health Services in Utah

Senate Bill 41, from Senator Luz Escamilla, ensures Utahns retain access to telehealth services for mental health care and passed the Legislature with resounding support. Governor Cox signed the bill into law on March 2nd.

James Czerniawski
| 5th Mar 2021

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