by Derek Monson | Mar 9, 2022
Civics of the Utah State Legislature, part 6: Finalizing the budget Written by Derek Monson In the closing days of each general session, the Legislature finalizes the state budget, including making final budget allocations to the current fiscal year and starting...
by Jonathan Ammons | Mar 4, 2022
How we vote: ‘Knowledge will forever govern ignorance’ Written by In the first part of this series the author wrote about the vital, fundamental importance of the vote in American democracy. This essay will explore how we vote, as well as examine the influence of...
by William C. Duncan | Feb 23, 2022
Illinois case shows how legislators can help protect right of conscience Written by In the wake of the Roe v. Wade decision, which interpreted the U.S. Constitution as requiring states to allow doctors to perform abortions, the federal government and some states...
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 William C. Duncan | Feb 18, 2022
‘Cert’ history: How cases get to the Supreme Court Written by The U.S. Supreme Court receives 7,000 to 8,000 requests each year to hear appeals from state and federal court decisions. It hears arguments in only about 80 of those cases. It was not always this way....
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...
