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Utah Sales Tax Reform: Better Now Than Later

As the economy continues to become more service-oriented rather than goods-oriented, Utah needs to adapt by taxing services and reducing overall tax rates. The result could mean a net win for Utah taxpayers—something for which we are a bit overdue.

Michael Melendez
| 29th Jan 2019

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The case for health care price transparency and beyond

Everything we buy has a price tag on it, except one of the most important things: health care services. Here's why—and how—that needs to change.

Connor Boyack
| 20th Jan 2019

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Roadside traffic stop or fishing expedition?

The standard for conducting a roadside stop should be raised to prevent unintended biases in policing.

Molly Davis
| 7th Jan 2019

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Mercy for First Time .05 BAC Offenders

First-time DUI offenders guilty of the new .05 BAC law should be given a lighter punishment as a second chance.

Molly Davis
| 30th Dec 2018

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Don’t forget tax reform for small businesses

A pioneer-era tax that's still on the books requires business owners to count up their property each year and pay a tax on it. It's time to repeal it.

John Pestana
| 20th Dec 2018

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You could go to jail for what?

Utah legislature has began to sift through unnecessary laws in order to address overcrowding jails.

Molly Davis
| 10th Dec 2018

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