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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

Biden’s education secretary should look to inclusive approach advocated in Utah

Everyone is different, and a variety of careers and educational paths ought to be considered legitimate without cutting against each other.

Biden administration’s proposed repeal of religious student protections illuminates continuing need for religious freedom

Although the formal protections of religious practice are retained in the federal Constitution (and every state constitution), the cultural backdrop is different today.

The next time good economic data hits the news, remember that families are driving it

When government leaders center the family institution in policymaking, they focus on the core financial driver of society.

Why Silicon Valley Bank failed, and what it means for Utahns

Utah banking official says that “everything we know and have learned tell us that the circumstances leading to the closure of these banks were very unique and bear little relationship to banks in Utah.”

How Congress could help make up for COVID learning loss

Originally published in the Washington Examiner. As the years during and after the pandemic have demonstrated, America is rethinking education. More families are homeschooling than ever. More states are passing flexible education choice scholarships — including states...

How to remedy the West’s fractured election policies

The 2024 presidential election cycle is slowly building momentum with a new headline each day speculating on who will, or will not, announce a candidacy. As the campaigns accelerate, they will add fuel to the fire of election policy debates in the West.

Absenteeism and the success sequence

What’s at the root of chronic absenteeism in schools? How should we view this current new normal in our post-pandemic world? What do we do about it now?

States can learn from federal regulators how not to implement rules

New HHS rule may include welcome changes for healthcare workers

Colorado religious school asks Supreme Court to take case on ministerial exception

U.S. law recognizes that courts should not second-guess a religious organization’s choices of spiritual leaders. An ex-teacher’s lawsuit says his firing shouldn’t have been allowed.

Strengthening education, religious freedom and family – 5 bills that will benefit Utah families

Utah families will now benefit from expanded education options, enhanced religious freedom protections, and more opportunities for children because of proposals Sutherland Institute actively supported during the 2023 general legislative session.

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