Category Archives: Regulation

Massive regulatory costs hamper the current ‘recovery’

Posted on May 14, 2013 by

Tweet This chart is worth a thousand words: The regulatory costs of the first terms of President Clinton (1993-1996) and President George W. Bush (2001-2004) also occurred during economic recoveries, after recessions in 1991 and 2001, respectively. And, perhaps not … Continue reading →

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What makes for reasonable gun regulation?

Posted on May 1, 2013 by

Tweet Listen to the audio here:   The following post is a transcript of a 4-minute weekly radio commentary aired on several Utah radio stations. I’ve possessed a concealed carry permit for over five years now. I believe in the … Continue reading →

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Guest post: No regulation is sometimes the best option

Posted on January 8, 2013 by

Tweet Note: Sutherland Daily occasionally publishes guest posts that we think add to a constructive discussion of various issues. However, the views expressed in these commentaries do not necessarily represent Sutherland Institute’s position. When regulation is imposed there is almost … Continue reading →

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Corporate political giving doesn’t pay, unless …

Posted on July 10, 2012 by

Tweet A recently highlighted study on corporate political donations from researchers at Rice University, to be published soon in an issue of Strategic Management Journal, reported some interesting results. From a press release about the study: [The researchers] found that … Continue reading →

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S.L. has enough room for a convention, but not enough cabs? Hmm …

Posted on May 2, 2012 by

Tweet In a recent KSL article about the Outdoor Retailer show possibly relocating outside Salt Lake, the head of Visit Salt Lake said the following: Salt Lake has enough hotel rooms and convention floor space, but Outdoor Retailer wants 900 … Continue reading →

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Running into a pileup of vehicle fees

Posted on January 26, 2012 by

Tweet   Welcome to the wonderful world of vehicle titling and registration. I recently had the pleasure of running this perilous gantlet when I bought an old grocery-getter of a car, and my wallet is $263 lighter as a consequence. … Continue reading →

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Cutting through the red tape

Posted on December 20, 2011 by

Tweet   Has the size and intrusiveness of government got you singing the holiday blues? You’re not alone. Fortunately the state has seen the writing on the wall and has proposed a list of changes to regulations in order to … Continue reading →

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Should government choose which cab you can take?

Posted on December 12, 2011 by

Tweet   Should government determine how many taxicabs can operate in a city? Should it charge cabdrivers thousands of dollars for the “privilege” of offering cab service? That’s exactly what Salt Lake City is doing, and Yellow Cab has decided … Continue reading →

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Looser alcohol laws: a losing proposition

Posted on October 26, 2011 by

Tweet   Take a moment and go through a quick thought experiment with me. Let’s say the Utah Association of Snake Oil Businesses came to your community and asked that you loosen regulations on selling legal forms of snake oil. … Continue reading →

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Untangling the politics of hair braiding

Posted on October 21, 2011 by

Tweet   Hair braiding. Why would the state Legislature spend even a minute worrying about hair braiding? Representative Holly Richardson is wondering the same thing. As it stands, hair braiding is regulated by state government. It seems that it’s an … Continue reading →

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Utah’s fuel act: Helping gas stations at your expense?

Posted on October 7, 2011 by

Tweet   Many people – citizens and lawmakers – would think it ridiculous for government to prohibit R.C. Willey from giving away hot dogs and soda Saturday mornings as an enticement for passers-by to look at furniture. They might also … Continue reading →

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A license for hair braiding?

Posted on September 26, 2011 by

Tweet   Should Utahns have to obtain a state license to do landscape architecture, paint nails or braid hair? The state currently requires professionals in these fields, and many others, to obtain a license to work here legally. Some state … Continue reading →

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City regulations cut into homeowners’ options

Posted on September 8, 2011 by

Tweet   My husband and I had windows replaced in our basement the other day – all but two windows. Why leave them out? Because, according to the window-replacement company, if you replace basement windows – no matter the age … Continue reading →

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‘Smart growth’: not so smart

Posted on August 26, 2011 by

Tweet   For years, advocates on the left have pushed for state and local government to pursue policies that they like to call “smart growth.” In Utah, advocates have coined the term “quality growth,” but both approaches boil down to … Continue reading →

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Should Utah eliminate safety and emissions tests?

Posted on July 26, 2011 by

Tweet   Representative John Dougall (R-Dist. 27) wants to pass a bill in the 2012 legislative session that would eliminate safety inspections entirely and loosen requirements for emissions testing. He argues that these requirements are unnecessary for many cars and … Continue reading →

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