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The State of Economic Freedom in Utah

Utah has become very good at winning what could be called, “best of the worst” awards: “Best Managed State”, “Best State for Business”, “Best Economic Outlook." But as a deeper reading of the recently published Fraser Institute’s Economic Freedom of North America 2017 report shows, Utah has large room for improvement.

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Property Rights

Public Good vs. Individual Nightmare

Will the government come after your house next in the name of the "public good?"

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Justice and Due Process

Jail is not for the presumed innocent

If only the wealthy can afford to get out of jail as they await their trial, then the system is in need of reform. Here's one way that can happen.

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Justice and Due Process

SCOTUS Hearing Cell Phone Surveillance Case

The U.S. Supreme Court is considering a case where the government accessed the past location information of a person without a warrant.

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#GivingTuesday

As we enter the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, let's remember that today is Giving Tuesday. We’ve had our fun with Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but may we remember the reason for the season.

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Property Rights

Weber County Bans So-Called “Light Trespassing”

Residents in one county in Utah are now expected to buy lights that don't cause "light trespassing."

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