by Derek Monson | Feb 21, 2022
Civics of the Utah State Legislature, part 5: The governor Written by Derek Monson The governor plays a distinct and critical role in lawmaking. He or she is often (but not always) the final level of vetting that legislation receives before becoming law. The...
by Derek Monson | Feb 17, 2022
Civics of the Utah State Legislature, part 4: House and Senate Written by Derek Monson After legislation is favorably recommended by a standing committee, the next level of vetting for a bill or resolution is the full Utah House of Representatives or Utah Senate. An...
by Derek Monson | Feb 15, 2022
On matters of education choice, 2022 is not 2007 Written by Last week, new legislation was introduced in the Utah House of Representatives to create the Hope Scholarship Program, which would extend new educational opportunities to students who need them through a...
by Derek Monson | Feb 14, 2022
The civics of curriculum transparency Written by Curriculum transparency, done right, strengthens the parent-teacher partnership in the education of children. It empowers parents with opportunities to have their voices heard and their values reflected in public...
by Derek Monson | Feb 10, 2022
Examining the Evidence on Vote by Mail Written by Since the 2020 U.S. presidential election, vote by mail (VBM) has come under sustained criticism out of concern over election security and integrity. The evidence for this criticism often boils down to anecdotes and...
