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New prescription drug law will increase transparency, help consumers
By promoting a free market for prescription drugs through market transparency and restrained anti-competitive practices, this law will offer financial relief to patients by encouraging more affordable prescription drugs. That is something Utah families sorely need.
President’s letter: We will prevail
As power moves from federal to state to local agencies, we see the true importance of local leadership – as well as the irreplaceable role communities must play in addressing their own needs.
COVID-19 response means concern for today, but hope for tomorrow
Despite the understandable anxiety and worry caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic, the public response from Utahns and Americans should give us cause to hope for the future.
What will coronavirus mean for education?
Utah state leaders are wisely asking questions and taking steps early to prepare for the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. We should do likewise in preparing for its effects in public and higher education.
Sutherland Institute applauds passage of Special Needs Amendments Bill
The Legislature’s willingness to pass this program helps protect parental choice as well as Utah’s students with special needs.
Peaceful multiculturalism is far better than ‘tolerance,’ say Azerbaijani leaders
The government panelists disavowed the ideal of tolerance, preferring multiculturalism, which they described as more expansive – actively appreciating those with other beliefs. Muslims, Jews and Christians have coexisted in the area for thousands of years.
Special-needs tax credit scholarship closer to becoming law
The tax credit scholarship would allow students with an individualized education program (IEP) the opportunity to purchase a range of educational options like private tutoring, school tuition, special needs therapies and more.
Religious Freedom 101: Establishing the aspiration of religious freedom in the United States
Religious freedom has been a national aspiration from before the country was founded. Yet, just like the nation’s aspirations for racial equality and gender equality, our nation’s history shows uneven progress.
Religious groups’ brief explains why government shouldn’t be able to circumvent protections
The government must carefully limit the scope of its regulation so that it advances that overwhelming interest without unnecessarily limiting valid exercises of the fundamental right.
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