Improvements in the Medical Cannabis “Compromise”
While we don't love all the compromised parts, here are ten ways in which the proposed agreement is an improvement from Prop 2.
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.
Civil forfeiture is worse than its proponents proclaim
A federal prosecutor basically claimed that civil asset forfeiture is no big deal. Here, we respond.
Transparency Report Shows Force Used in 2017
Utah is the only state with a law requiring police transparency regarding “forcible entry” (no-knock or knock-and-announce) warrants and the use of SWAT teams. This year’s report marks the fourth since the law...
Is Just One More Tax Increase Going to Hurt?
Another year, another proposal to increase taxes — and this time, it’s a group called Our Schools Now asking Utahns to raise their gas taxes in the form of Question 1 on your voting ballot.
Here are the Changes to Prop 2 for the New “Agreement”
Confused by what's happening in the so-called "compromise"? Here are the details, broken down simply for you to understand.
Can the Blockchain Benefit the Beehive State?
Other state governments are moving forward with blockchain technology. Why not Utah?
Utah Supreme Court Rules Unanimously on Civil Asset Forfeiture Case
Libertas filed an amicus brief in this case, which is a victory for holding the government accountable.
Pioneer Day’s Polygamous Connection Continues
Utah's second celebration of independence is due in part to polygamy, which remains a felony to this day.
More Disruption, More Fear and Protectionism
Another startup in Utah is being looked at with a skeptical eye from regulators and entrenched industry competitors.