Libertas Utah Articles

If the market were free to build a variety of homes to meet the demand, we could end our housing shortage.
If the public school system is working for you and your child, that is wonderful, and 84 percent of Utah parents feel the same way. But don’t let that love of your local public school take an opportunity away from the 16 percent that aren’t satisfied with the public schools.
For Gov. Cox's plan to be successful, we don't necessarily need to spend hundreds of millions of dollars — we need local officials to address minimum lot sizes and other zoning regulations that make building starter homes very difficult. In short — legalize starter homes!
This November, Utah voters didn't just choose their city officials; they also had their say on various ballot propositions. What do these propositions entail, how did they fare statewide, and what repercussions do they hold for voters? (Hint: In many instances, they signify higher taxes.)
If local government acts in the deregulatory, free market ways described here, then the goal of getting 35,000 starter homes built could be met or even exceeded — all at no cost to the taxpayer.
Have you wanted to start homeschooling your children but feel overwhelmed by the idea? If so, you are not alone. But most parents quickly realize it is far easier than what they originally thought.

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