The Sutherland Institute

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The Sutherland Institute’s philosophy is simple: We believe that parents are responsible for their children’s education and that the state role in education is primarily as a support to parents. We also believe that educational freedom is a necessary ingredient in providing the best education possible for each individual student.

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How Fast is Utah Spending Your Money?

Utah Tax Burden Higher than Massachusetts

New research from The Tax Foundation shows that Utahns have a higher tax burden than those living in 27 other states, including Massachusetts. The study addresses the percentage of income that the average person in each state pays in state and local taxes.

The Sutherland Institute is committed to promoting limited government and low taxes for citizens of the state of Utah. In order to achieve this, Sutherland will ask Utah's government leaders to pass a Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR).

"A taxpayer bill of rights would protect Utahns from increased taxation without their approval," said Derek Monson, a policy analyst for Sutherland. "This action, which has already been implemented in Colorado, will make the state more accountable to its citizens."

Sutherland Helps Secure Landmark Court Victory

The Sutherland Institute, in a coalition with nineteen organizations fighting for the parental rights of home educators, has helped secure a landmark court victory for California home educators.

On August 8, 2008, the California Second District Court of Appeals reversed its previous opinion of February 28, 2008, that had erroneously announced that home education was illegal and constitutionally unprotected in California. As of August 8, 2008, California home educators are once again protected from wholesale criminal prosecution, fines, involuntary counseling, and termination of parental rights.

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