Op-Eds
Procrastination as rejection in the permitting process
With no deadline by which a permit decision has to be made, issuing entities can indefinitely postpone consideration of an application, effectively denying it.
Davis County program helps police and the mentally ill
Davis county has implemented a new approach toward helping those with mental health and drug addiction problems.
Government use — and misuse — of tech requires heightened scrutiny
It is time for Utah to be a leader in rectifying past failures and empowering individuals to have a voice in how these tools and technologies are used, if at all.
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.
How code enforcement became a pawn in neighborhood disputes
Anonymous complaints hinder an objective and just code enforcement process.
How Utah just expanded access to justice
Last week, the court unanimously approved a first-in-the-nation pilot program to expand access to legal help by allowing Utahns to begin offering non-traditional legal services.
Regulatory Relief Key for Utah’s Recovery from COVID-19
It’s time to build on this momentum to expand regulatory relief to entrepreneurs and innovators in any industry, rather than a select few.
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.
Utah Should Embrace the Innovation that Springs from Economic Disruption
Fear of the new is an age-old problem. Even in the technology age with its rapid innovations, constant fears of worst-case scenarios arise—but typically end up being unfounded.
Connor Boyack is president of Libertas Institute. He is also the author of 21 books, including the popular Tuttle Twins children's series. Find him on Facebook or Twitter.