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How might coronavirus improve the future of healthcare?
If the pandemic leads states and the federal government to embrace more market-driven health care policies — removing barriers to telemedicine, encouraging drive-up testing and home delivery of prescription drugs where such delivery is reasonable — then innovations can be better for everyone.
How the federal coronavirus relief bill is likely to impact families
On Friday, Congress passed a $2 trillion coronavirus relief bill, also described as an economic stimulus package, that will impact various aspects of family life – immediately and over the long term. President Trump has said he intends to quickly sign the bill into law.
President’s letter: Our urgent work
Crisis does not sideline an organization like Sutherland – it increases the importance and urgency of our work.
New special needs opportunity scholarship FAQ
With all education choice programs, increased choices give parents the opportunity to try new options as they seek what is best for their children, some of which may have negative or positive outcomes.
Can the government order churches to close without violating the First Amendment?
Questions are being asked, however, about the extent of the state’s ability to direct churches to close in the event of an emergency like the current worldwide pandemic.
Sutherland joins KSL’s Lee Lonsberry to talk coronavirus and whether the government can force you to stay at home
Our system is set up to look at situations like this, empower the government to take action when it’s urgent in the case of coronavirus, but still work with people rather than imposing our will upon them.
The state of education after the 2020 legislative session
In spite of a unique legislative session, with too few drafting attorneys, plus the novel coronavirus precautions implemented partway through, the Legislature should be commended for its efforts to think innovatively in education.
Is COVID-19 our best civics teacher?
Civics education is defined as the study of our rights and responsibilities as citizens. And nothing forces us to think through our rights and responsibilities like a public health crisis.
COVID-19 concerns have a rare impact on Supreme Court – but its work still goes on
The postponement of oral arguments may slow up some cases, but the justices still have plenty to do in the absence of these arguments, and there is no reason to believe that this appropriate concession to public health will create long-term problems.
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