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The candidates to replace Justin Miller in HD 40
With Justin Miller’s resignation in effect on November 11, Democrats will gather to select a replacement, choosing from four candidates to send one to Governor Gary Herbert for appointment to fill out...
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Ken Burningham: Be cautious about current talk of a special session
Rumors are swirling. Some sources are reporting a special session of the Legislature will be held next week. Currently, the Governor has not called such a session. I write in opposition to calling...
View ArticleEmail from Speaker Greg Hughes to Utah House Members regarding no November...
The following is an email from Speaker Greg Hughes to Utah House Members. From: Greg Hughes Sent: Friday, November 13, 2015 11:08 AM To: House All Members Subject: No November Special Session...
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Survey | Make your voice heard on SB 54/Count My Vote
Could I ask for just a couple minutes of your time to get your help on a project that will add to our understanding of an important political issue? Click on the survey below (and here). by Shon...
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Holly Richardson enters race for Senate 14, calls for leaders “who look for...
Former state legislator Holly Richardson has joined the race for Utah Senate District 14. The seat is currently held by Al Jackson, who will not seek reelection. “Over the course of this campaign, we...
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Rep. Jeremy Peterson: HB162: Transparency and Accountability for Taxpayer...
by Rep. Jeremy Peterson. This session I am running a bill to provide more legislative oversight and more accountability for money that the state spends in promoting film production here in Utah....
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It’s time: The public deserves open caucuses in the Utah State Legislature
In 1981, I was in my 2nd year as a member of the Utah House of Representatives. Although the experience had many positive aspects, one feature greatly troubled me: holding the Legislative political...
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Nonbinding nonsense
By Derek Monson By Derek Monson, Sutherland Institute Director of Public Policy Groups that have had their political and ideological agendas frustrated by Utah’s constitutional order and the...
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10 Tips for easily following the Utah Legislature
The Utah legislature ranks among the best in the nation for state legislative transparency and ease of following the goings-on on Capitol Hill. by Holly Richardson. She has announced that she is...
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Can electronic driver licenses work? Some considerations.
Rep. Craig Hall is sponsoring HB227 asking the Driver License Division and Department of Technology Services to advise the legislature on the feasibility of allowing electronic driver licenses. I’ll...
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Sen. Daniel Thatcher: To vote yes on medical marijuana, we need reliable data
To vote yes on medical marijuana, we need reliable data. We won’t have that until the Federal Government reclassifies marijuana and the FDA can properly research it, including what conditions are...
View ArticleMedical marijuana in Utah: an analysis of Senator Mark Madsen’s SB73
The ongoing battle between supporters and detractors of Sen. Madsen’s SB73 “Medical Cannabis Act”, or medical marijuana, seems to be always framed as ‘those who support medical treatment’ versus...
View ArticleTestimony in opposition to HB 264 (End of Life Options Act) [UPH Wire]
Testimony presented by Stan Rasmussen, Sutherland Institute director of public affairs, on Feb. 25, 2016, before the House Health and Human Services Committee of the Utah Legislature, in opposition to...
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Reflecting on conservatism as Legislature winds down
By Derek Monson By Derek Monson, Sutherland Institute Director of Public Policy Although the 2016 Utah Legislative Session is winding down this week, two proposals – namely, legalizing medical...
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Utah’s online sales tax bill died because it had serious flaws
The Salt Lake Tribune carried an op-ed this week bemoaning Utah’s Legislature caving-in to Amazon by failing to enact an online sales tax this legislative session. While I certainly agree that the...
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How well did Utah taxpayers and economy do in the 2016 session?
By Derek Monson By Derek Monson, Sutherland Institute Director of Public Policy From the Sutherland Institute perspective, the 2016 legislative session was a good one for both taxpayers and the...
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Utah Senate: Senator Howard Stephenson veto override statement
Dear Colleagues, by Howard Stepheson I write for the purpose of providing you with context and information related to the Governor’s veto of SB 2, Item 6 (found on lines 205-220). I strongly believe...
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Senator Jerry Stevenson: Please support IT Academy
By Senator Jerry Stevenson During the Session we approved an appropriation for our IT Academy, which unfortunately was vetoed by the Governor. This is an excellent program that provides high school...
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Senator Dabakis silences hundreds of San Juan County citizens
by Monte Wells Utah State Senator Jim Dabakis posted the following picture on his Facebook page on August 5, 2016. Dabakis states that US Senator Mike Lee conjured up this picture to scare his...
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Gary, it’s time
By Jesse Harris Watching the saga of Gary Ott unfold has been truly bizarre. From the uncertainty as to where he lives to the soap opera of who he is or isn’t in a relationship with to the rather...
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