Sheriffs’ Misguided Policy on Medical Cannabis
The following op-ed, written by our president Connor Boyack, was published today in the Standard-Examiner. Weber County Sheriff Terry Thompson continues to advocate for a costly, destructive and failed “war on drugs.” He claims,...
Utah’s selective application of religious freedom
The following op-ed, written by our vice president DJ Schanz, was published today in the Salt Lake Tribune. The sounding call of religious freedom and the importance of protecting it have been fervently preached and advocated...
Government intervention erodes community
The following op-ed, written by our president Connor Boyack, was published today in the Deseret News. I once had a neighbor who called the police on the family living next to her. This family was not accused of a heinous crime;...
Libertas Institute successfully obtains secret tax agreement between Tax Commission and Amazon
Salt Lake City, UT (April 14, 2017) — In a hearing last month, the Utah State Records Committee unanimously agreed with our appeal seeking the release of the secret agreement between the Utah State Tax Commission and Amazon,...
The Utah Legislature should allow Tesla to compete
The following op-ed, written by our policy director Michael Melendez, was published today in the Deseret News. Over 130 years ago, Thomas Edison invested in technology and infrastructure to build electric power distribution...
‘Opidemic’ ad campaign doesn’t help, but medical cannabis would
The following op-ed, written by our president Connor Boyack, was published this past weekend in the Salt Lake Tribune. Chances are you’ve seen the billboards asking Utahns to “Stop the Opidemic.” This marketing...
New Poll Shows Large Majority in Utah Favor Moving Away from the Death Penalty
A new poll conducted by Public Policy Polling, and commissioned through the Utah Justice Coalition, reveals changing attitudes toward the death penalty by Utah residents. The survey of 784 Utah voters, conducted from January 13...
New Poll Shows Utahns Aren’t Sold on State Income Tax Increase for Public Education
Earlier today, the Trafalgar Group (TFG) released a public opinion survey commissioned by Libertas Institute and Americans for Prosperity. The survey showed that only 50% of likely voters support the proposed state income tax...
Libertas Institute Hires Longtime Advocate of Liberty as Director of Development
Libertas Institute is excited to announce our new director of development, Bryan Hyde. A longtime supporter of the Institute’s work, Bryan has helped broadcast our challenges and successes to a loyal radio audience in...
Income Tax Increase Won’t Improve Education Outcomes
The following op-ed, written by our president Connor Boyack, was published this past weekend in the Salt Lake Tribune. A group of business owners and former politicians have announced a plan to pursue a ballot initiative...