Free Market

Headlines around the country are bemoaning the upcoming teacher shortage. Many claim that all we need to do is increase teacher pay and lower class sizes to solve this problem. Teacher shortages are more complicated than simply increasing teacher pay. 
In the US, the unacceptable reality for many professionals is that a trip to the therapist could put them out of a job.
Melissa Graft, a single mother of five children and a resident in Utah’s Wasatch Front, was forced to make a difficult decision and move back in with her parents after she became effectively priced out of the housing market.
Melissa Graft, a single mother of five children and a resident in Utah’s Wasatch Front, was forced to make a difficult decision and move back in with her parents after she became effectively priced out of the housing market.
Despite having a large medical infrastructure, Utah is struggling to meet the health care needs of its residents. Much of this inability can be attributed to a lack of healthcare workers able to provide patient care within the state. 
Running a business is hard. But running a business in an uncertain regulatory environment can be near impossible. For better or worse, some of the laws and regulations at the state and federal levels can be hindrances to innovation and consumer welfare.

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