local government

2019 Bills

SB 56: Transparency in Local Economic Development

This bill requires cities counties to produce a transparency website showing tax exemptions they provide to favored businesses.

Libertas Institute Staff
| 26th Feb 2019

Op-Eds

Local Utah government should respect property rights

Utahns aren't able to fully utilize there property due to local government regulations—SB 107 seeks to change that.

Molly Davis
| 21st Feb 2019

2019 Bills

SB 107: Keeping the Peace Without Restricting Rights

This bill restricts government from charging individuals for onerous property violations that don't actually bother neighbors.

Libertas Institute Staff
| 29th Jan 2019

2019 Bills

HB 59: Barriers to Government Competing with Private Businesses

Government should maintain a level playing field for private industry—not compete with it. This bill is a step in that direction.

Libertas Institute Staff
| 14th Jan 2019

Op-Eds

Animal Ownership Causing Some Pet Peeves

By focusing on nuisance and safety, those with their own private property can be afforded the chance to enjoy their animals, so long as proper guidelines regarding placement and fencing are followed.

Libertas Institute Staff
| 1st Oct 2018

Op-Eds

Are Local Tax Exemptions for Businesses a Blessing or a Curse?

Tax exemptions in local development areas or agencies hurt communities more than elected officials often realize.

Libertas Institute Staff
| 28th Aug 2018

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