Cedar Hills Assumes Control of All Rental Properties
In a recent letter to property owners who rent out their property, the city of Cedar Hills, Utah announced a new ordinance (Title 3-Chapter 1-Article H:Rental Dwelling Unit) that requires these individuals to seek the permission...
Planning Commissions: Proper Role of Local Government?
A recent article tells of a Woods Cross man who was seeking permission to enter into peaceful commercial transactions. He intended to sell firearms out of his home—an intent to which many of his neighbors strongly objected....
Occupy Volunteerism: A Model for Free, Charity Health Care
In recent weeks a number of tragedies have befallen people who I know. I have been witness to the incredible goodness that exists in people as friends, neighbors, and others have stepped up to support and help those who needed...
Governor Herbert’s “Outdoor Recreation Vision” Means Big Government
Utah is one of several Western states actively fighting the federal government over its unconstitutional land hoarding policies. HB148, signed by Governor Herbert after 2012’s general legislation session, gave fuel to this...
None of Your Beeswax!
According to Utah Administrative Code R68-1, “Every owner or person coming into possession of one or more colonies of bees within the State of Utah shall register with the Department of Agriculture and Food…”...
Liberty IS Violated: Highland Business Closure is Illegitimate
In July we published a post urging Highland City residents to oppose efforts to reinstate a city ordinance restricting the right of private individuals and businesses to engage in peaceful commerce on Sunday. I argued then that...