Press Releases
2016
August 16: New Report Gives Low Grade for Utah
Utah ranked 20th in protecting freedom compared to other states
August 11: Statement on Federal Government’s Unwillingness to Reschedule Marijuana
Legislative deference to the DEA shows a failure to act in support of Utah patients
July 13: Free Association Lawsuit Settlement Filed This Morning
The lawsuit alleged that House Bill 43 (2013) was unconstitutional
March 16: 86% of Utah voters oppose current civil asset forfeiture laws
Recent legislative proposal to reform the law failed
2015
December 16: New Constitutional Amendment Proposal Announced
Proposal aims to protect property rights in Utah
December 2: New Ranking Scores Utah’s Cities on Individual Liberty, Private Property, Free Market
Heber City receives “2015 Freest City” award, Salt Lake City scores lowest
November 16: New Lawsuit Announced to Support Free Speech and Association
Seeks to declare House Bill 43 (2013) unconstitutional
June 26: Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Legalizing Same-Sex Marriage Nationwide
Intentions announced to remove government from marriages
June 3: New Public Policy Brief Encourages Opposition to EPA
Lawmakers interested in protecting private property rights in Utah
May 14: Libertas Institute Announces Series of Public Meetings to Discuss Medical Cannabis
First event to focus on law enforcement, criminal justice, and banking regulations
May 4: Libertas Institute Announces New Vice President
Fourth full-time employee adds to Libertas’ legitimacy and momentum
2014
July 31: New Common Core lawsuit announced against Utah State School Board
Lawsuit seeks judicial order stopping implementation of the new education standards
June 17: Fourth Amendment Forum to discuss law enforcement and civil liberties
AG Sean Reyes, DA Sim Gill, Sheriff Tracy and others to weigh in on 4th amendment issues
March 22: Libertas Institute Calls 2014 Legislative Session a “Resounding Success”
Priority bills all passed either unanimously, or with little dissent
January 22: Libertas Institute Proposes Changes to Forcible Entry Police Warrants
HB70 sponsored by Rep. Marc Roberts (R-Santaquin) and Sen. Luz Robles (D-SLC)
2013
December 17: Utah Legislature Unanimously and Unknowingly Gutted Controversial 2000 Citizen Initiative
HB384 in 2013 eliminated key protections put in place by Initiative B
December 13: Libertas Institute Statement on the Bigamy Lawsuit Decision
Judge Waddoups struck down a key portion of Utah’s anti-polygamy law
November 25: Majority of Utah Voters Oppose Anti-Discrimination Law
New public opinion poll erodes support for proposed legislation
August 28: Majority of Utahns support the state taking over national parks
Poll results highlight anger towards park closures
August 28: Majority of Utah Voters Support Medical Marijuana
New public opinion poll shows most Utah voters favor legalizing cannabis for medical use
August 26: Utah Mothers Beginning a Fight for Medical Marijuana
“I’ve never in my life thought I’d be advocating for medical marijuana,” one says, “but if he were your child, what would you do?”
August 8: Utahns Surveyed on the NSA, Alcohol Policy, and Polygamy
Diverging views based on party and policy provide enlightening insight into how Utah voters think
May 28: New Poll Surveys Utah Voters on Several Issues
Results highlight both strong similarities and differences across party lines
March 15: Legislators graded for their votes in recent legislative session
Libertas Institute releases their annual “legislator index” the day after session concludes
February 20: One Thousand Utahns petition legislators to support gun bills
Multiple firearm-related bills to be heard in committees
January 31: Libertas Institute Releases “The Real State of the State” Report
Response to Governor Hebert’s speech provides more context
January 23: Libertas Institute Announces New Tools for Citizen Activism
Group aims to increase accountability for elected officials
2012
July 10: Over 500 Utahns ask Governor Herbert to call a special session to nullify Obamacare
Rapidly growing list of Utahns want to see Herbert be a leader on this issue
June 28: New Public Policy Institute Founded in Utah
Libertarian-leaning think tank’s mission is to “advance the cause of liberty in Utah”