Additional Fees on Your Utility Bill Rob You Blind
The problem with this practice is that it undermines the important difference between a fee and a tax. Fees are payments in exchange for a quantitative public service while taxes cover the remaining immeasurable services that...
Is justice served with overwhelming fines?
Fines and fees can be overwhelming, but there's a way to help minimize the negative impact they pose on a person's life.
Utah’s New Wine Delivery Bill Already Gone Bad
In a state where the free market is seen as a point of pride, alcohol continues to be treated as the boogie man, such that responsible adults are regarded by the state as unable to control themselves and their own drinking...
How the gig economy will be key to Utah’s COVID-19 recovery
Supporting innovative gig companies will provide more Utahns with easier access to jobs which is extremely important during this pandemic.
Contact Tracing Apps: Do People Trust Their Government?
The state of Utah recently spent $2.75 million on a contact tracing app as part of the state's efforts to combat the spread of COVID-19. However, a lot adoption rate of the app is proving the investment in the app to be quite...
The Unintended Consequences of Price Gouging Laws on Online Markets
Price gouging laws are preventing more people from having goods they need most, when they are most needed.
Poll: Utahns Overwhelmingly Support Police Reform
Across a wide range of questions, Utah voters clearly feel strongly about police reform in the beehive state.
Proposal: The Privacy Protection Act
This proposal establishes oversight to ensure government agencies can't just use whatever surveillance technologies they want, without broader input/engagement first.
Where has Utah’s Tax Reform Landed?
UPDATE: This article now reflects the final Senate Bill 2001, that was passed in special session on December 12, 2019. The following is a commentary on the tax reform proposal passed out by the Tax Restructuring and Equalization...
Medical Cannabis FAQ
You have questions about the Utah Medical Cannabis Act. Here, we have some answers.