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Policy

Clean Slate

As conservatives, we believe in justice — we also strongly believe in second chances. Once offenders pay their debt to society, they should be encouraged as they rebuild their lives, not hindered by bureaucratic barriers. The Clean Slate Initiative is an approach that uses technology to expedite the expungement of criminal records of people with minor offenses who have remained crime-free for a specified period of time. By using this model, Clean Slate laws limit the role of the state in people’s lives, empower families and communities, and strengthen the rule of law. Watch the video below to learn more about Clean Slate.

Policy

Clean Slate

As conservatives, we believe in justice — we also strongly believe in second chances. Once offenders pay their debt to society, they should be encouraged as they rebuild their lives, not hindered by bureaucratic barriers. The Clean Slate Initiative is an approach that uses technology to expedite the expungement of criminal records of people with minor offenses who have remained crime-free for a specified period of time. By using this model, Clean Slate laws limit the role of the state in people’s lives, empower families and communities, and strengthen the rule of law. Watch the video below to learn more about Clean Slate.

Research & Insights

Ruling against school choice: A legal misread in Utah

A Utah court recently blocked school choice aid by ignoring clear legal text in favor of vague intent claims.

What’s happening with education choice policy?

There’s movement on a federal scholarship tax credit while more states adopt private school choice policies.

Trump’s tariffs: path to working-class prosperity, or protectionist misstep?

Defenders argue tariffs will restore manufacturing jobs, while critics say they amount to a tax on Americans with little real benefit. Experts from both sides weigh in.

Congress should follow Utah’s lead on protecting kids online with app store law

A new bill to regulate app stores has been introduced in Congress.

Sutherland releases new report on the contributions of religion to mental health

Sutherland Institute released a new research publication on the social value of religion related to mental health.

How faith bolsters mental health

Religion is not only valuable for protecting believers but has significant benefits for all members of the community.

Utah Fits All Scholarship lawsuit and the use of public funds

As the legal battle for the Utah Fits All Scholarship program continues, it’s worth considering where our policy choices about public funding for education have led us and why our state chose them.

Men without work, with Nick Eberstadt

Work is essential for upward mobility, stability, and overall well-being. Yet work is increasingly absent from daily life. What’s behind this trend?

Forced to facilitate abortion? A church challenges Washington’s health coverage law

A church in Washington is challenging a state law that requires it to provide abortion coverage in employee health care plans.

How flexible are federal education funds?

With rapid changes from Washington, leaders should be aware of what flexibility already exists and what flexibility may be possible in the future.

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