pixel

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

Sutherland Institute Announces New Policy Focus; Nic Dunn Adds New Role as Senior Fellow

Sutherland Institute announced today an elevated focus on upward mobility policies, led by Nic Dunn in a new role as vice president of strategy and senior fellow.

Should Utah change its vote-by-mail system?

We discuss whether proposed policy changes would boost or diminish public confidence in elections, examining how to balance voter convenience with election integrity.

Utah considers a modest step in restoring federalism – and more can be done

Utah has an opportunity to strengthen the framers’ vision with a bill aimed at restoring some of the much-needed balance between the states and Washington.

Scholarship lawsuit might be looking for (legal) meaning in all the wrong places

“Original public meaning” is the best standard for understanding the law. It focuses on the actual language of the law, not on the subjective intent of those who had a role in creating it.

Why the Ninth Circuit unanimously tossed the Huntsman tithing lawsuit

Four judges in concurring opinion say the case was a “transparent fight about the current course of the Church masquerading as a civil lawsuit.”

Special episode: Is a constitutional amendment the answer to money’s influence in politics?

Can a constitutional amendment truly address the issue of money in politics? Is it the right approach?

What do academic scores on the ‘Nation’s Report Card’ tell us?

Students haven’t made up for the learning loss from the pandemic, and in many cases, they are still declining. But there are some wins and promising trends.

More state control will mean less catastrophic wildfire

Congress should amend the law to encourage public land agencies to gradually transfer land that is not dedicated as a national park or a similar federal purpose to the states.

Understanding Utah’s app store bill

Given the risk of social media and other technologies to children, it is reasonable for Utah to ensure parents can be involved in decisions about their use.

The case for app store age verification to protect kids online

How much control do parents really have over the online content their children have access to?

Events

Connect

Get the Newsletter