Libertas Utah Articles

Justice and Due Process

Probationers Are Struggling More Than They Used To

The goal of limiting the number of people incarcerated has merit: incarceration is a drain on society and should be a last resort. However, the number of people who are not successful with community supervision indicates that work remains to be done.

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Education Empowerment

Education Choice Advocates Filled the Capitol

Parents, students, and teachers are clamoring for more options in education. Yes, most parents will continue to choose their public school, but when public education isn’t a good fit for a student, parents will be able to find an education that does.

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Limited and Open Government

Occupational Licensing Reform: A Solution to Retention and Attraction of Qualified Judges in Utah

While pay raises may provide a short-term solution, it may not address the root cause of the problem.

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Limited and Open Government

How Ohio and Utah’s Licensing Portability Laws are Boosting the Economy and Easing the Labor Shortage

Occupational licensing has become a major barrier to entry for many workers in the United States, preventing them from using their skills and experience to make a living. Thankfully, some states are taking steps to address this issue.

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Education Empowerment

The Accountability Question

Parents and students should be the ones who decide which educational fit is the best. When they are given this choice, parents and students are more satisfied with their education.

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Education Empowerment

Who Uses School Choice Programs?

“A student's parent is the primary person responsible for the education of the student, and the state is in a secondary and supportive role to the parent.”

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