Miscalculations hamstring both sides of hate crimes legislation debate Written by Originally published in The Salt Lake Tribune. In the wake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ clarification of its stance on hate crimes legislation, lawmakers,...
Legislators can use state tax reform to position Utah for future Written by Originally published in Daily Herald. Momentum is building toward state tax reform this year. The governor wants to cut sales taxes but expand the tax to more services, while...
Two strategies to improve Utah’s ballot initiative process Written by Originally published in Standard-Examiner. The number of ballot initiatives seen in Utah in recent elections is historically high. Some have divided communities (e.g., medical...
How to find consensus on beer and public safety Written by Originally published in Deseret News. The annual alcohol policy debate in the Utah Legislature is brewing. Grocery stores are seeking to loosen regulations on the sale of beer. Public health and...
Amend Medicaid expansion, but we should do so much more Written by Derek Monson Originally published in Utah Policy. In the runup to the 2019 legislative session, legislative leaders are discussing potential amendments to the Medicaid expansion plan enacted...
