Utah Media Outlet’s Superficial “In Depth” Report on Common Core
This morning, KSL alerted the public to an “indepth” segment they would be airing about Common Core in Utah: Our 6:15 indepth: an investigation into the Utah Core Standards finds they are sound, legal and rigorous....
Obama Blocks Transfer of Some Military Property to Local Law Enforcement Agencies
In October 2013, our organization filed an open records request with the state of Utah’s Division of Administrative Services to determine what type of military gear was being requested and received by police agencies around...
Utah Water Managers Can’t (or Don’t?) Count Water Usage
A legislative audit released this morning notes that “accurate water use data is critical” for managing the state’s water resources, while concluding, after research, that the data relied upon by state planners...
Utah Drug War Reined in by Reduced Penalty Enhancements
We have written previously regarding the recently successful legislative effort to reform Utah’s criminal justice system in Utah. While several aspects received more attention than others—including lowering certain drug...
Summer Research Internships Announced
Libertas Institute has several summer research internships available for college students or recent graduates. Join our successful organization to help advance the cause of liberty in Utah! We are in need of policy research...
#ObamaUtah: A Waste of Time and Money
President Obama visited Utah, arriving last night and departing this morning. He was ferried in a plane that costs taxpayers $179,750 per hour to operate. To provide security, he was accompanied by Secret Service agents. Local...