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Robles, Osmond, Henderson, Valentine share highs, lows from 2013 Utah session

Posted on March 18, 2013 by

Tweet Watch our video to see what Utah State Sens. Luz Robles, Aaron Osmond, Deidre Henderson and John Valentine are most proud of from the 2013 Utah Legislative session. The legislators also tell us what they would like to continue … Continue reading →

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2013 Legislature: Testimony in favor of student-centered learning pilot program

Posted on March 2, 2013 by

Tweet Testimony written by Derek Monson and given by Stan Rasmussen Wednesday, Feb. 27, before the Senate Education Committee in support of Sen. Howard Stephenson’s Student-Centered Learning Pilot Program (SB 79): Thank you, Mr. Chair. Sutherland Institute supports SB 79 … Continue reading →

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2013 Legislature: Testimony in favor of SCR 7 — reducing dependence on federal funds

Posted on February 22, 2013 by

Tweet Testimony given by Stan Rasmussen Friday in support of Sen. Aaron Osmond’s Concurrent Resolution to Reduce Utah’s Dependence on Federal Funds (SCR 7) before the Senate Government Operations Committee: Thank you, Madam Chair, and good morning, Senators. I am … Continue reading →

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2013 Legislature: Testimony in favor of SB 70 – commission relating to federal issues

Posted on February 21, 2013 by

Tweet Testimony given by Derek Monson Wednesday before the Senate Government Operations Committee in support of Sen. Deidre Henderson’s SB 70: Thank you, Mr. Chair. My name is Derek Monson and I represent Sutherland Institute.  We are here to testify … Continue reading →

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2013 Legislature: Testimony in favor of SB 53 — intergenerational welfare reform

Posted on February 12, 2013 by

Tweet Testimony given by Stan Rasmussen Tuesday in support of Sen. Stuart Reid’s Intergenerational Welfare Reform (SB 53, 2013) before the House Economic Development and Workforce Services Committee: Thank you, Mr. Vice Chair, and good afternoon, Madam Chair and Representatives. … Continue reading →

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Capitol Daily Video: foster children

Posted on January 25, 2012 by

Tweet   Today’s video update is about HB 241, a bill sponsored by Representative Christine Watkins (D-Price), which would prohibit the Division of Child and Family Services from removing a foster child from a foster parent who is the child’s … Continue reading →

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Capitol Daily Memo: online testing bill SB 97 advances

Posted on January 25, 2012 by

Tweet   Speaking to the Senate Education Standing Committee today, Senator Aaron Osmond proposed funding the implementation of summative and adaptive online testing for Utah’s K-12 public schools. SB 97, which passed out of committee with a vote of four … Continue reading →

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Capitol Daily Video: intergenerational poverty

Posted on January 24, 2012 by

Tweet   Today’s video update is about SB 37, a bill sponsored by Senator Stuart Reid (R-Davis), which would require the state to track data related to intergenerational poverty. We interviewed Senator Reid and Sutherland policy analyst Matt Piccolo to … Continue reading →

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Capitol Daily Memo: Harvard professor wants Utah higher ed to adapt

Posted on January 24, 2012 by

Tweet   Renowned Harvard business professor and acclaimed author Clayton Christensen addressed the Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee this morning in the Senate building at the Utah Capitol. A Utah native, Christensen is a world-renowned expert on how disruptive technologies alter … Continue reading →

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Capitol Daily Video: education legislation

Posted on January 23, 2012 by

Tweet   Our first legislative video update focuses on two education bills, SB 39 and SB 31. Watch the report below and let us know what you think.

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Sutherland’s daily updates from the Hill begin

Posted on January 23, 2012 by

Tweet   During the 2012 legislative session, Sutherland Institute will provide insight and analysis of votes, meetings, debates, legislation and policy from a conservative perspective. The goal is to provide our readers with in-depth coverage of issues vital to them … Continue reading →

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