Tag Archives: Utah Legislature

Redistricting: Why Utah ought to carve up S.L.

Posted on October 10, 2011 by

Tweet   Here is my advice to the state Legislature on redistricting: Carve up Salt Lake City and dilute the more liberal parts of Salt Lake County. I say this as a conservative, as someone who works each and every … 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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Results of our GOP delegate survey

Posted on September 27, 2011 by

Tweet   State delegates are charged with selecting primary candidates, but surprisingly little is known about these delegates’ opinions on important issues in Utah. Earlier this month, Sutherland Institute sent out an email survey to Republican state delegates. Seven hundred … Continue reading →

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July legislative interim day roundup

Posted on July 21, 2011 by

Tweet   Yesterday, the Utah Legislature met for its monthly interim day meetings. During these meetings legislators discuss items that may lead to legislation in the annual general session that begins in January. This month, they also attended to several … Continue reading →

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Sundance Film Festival brings much more than money to Utah — and you may not like it

Posted on May 27, 2011 by

Tweet   The Sundance Film Festival brings a lot of economic activity to Utah, but is the festival something the state should endorse using tax dollars and legislation? A recent report estimates that the 2011 Sundance Film Festival produced $70.9 … Continue reading →

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Does the Utah State Legislature pass too many bills?

Posted on May 10, 2011 by

Tweet The Salt Lake Tribune reported that 351 new laws took effect today, addressing issues from foster care to fireworks. During this year’s legislative session, legislators passed 504 bills (many of which were resolutions that didn’t create any new laws) … Continue reading →

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