Tech Companies and Other Legacy Corporations Aren’t the Economy’s Job Creators
You may have heard politicians say in the past that “small businesses are the backbone of America.” The funny thing is that they are actually right.
HB 217: Creating a Legal Structure to Encourage Innovation
This bill creates an all-inclusive regulatory sandbox so innovative companies and business models can be shielded temporarily from punishment for coming into conflict with outdated laws or regulations.
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.
Why you shouldn’t fear the peer-to-peer economy
Utah’s Constitution requires a free market, yet every year it seems that incumbent companies use antiquated laws to try to shut down their upstart competitors.
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...
The 2016 Real State of the State
Last night, Governor Gary Herbert addressed government officials and members of the public to deliver his annual “State of the State” address. He touched on job creation, education, air quality, self-reliance, and...