economy
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Sutherland president comments on passage of tax reform repeal
Sutherland remains committed – post-repeal – to a thorough examination of the facts and principles pertinent to tax reform in Utah. We will continue to research ideas that work, inform the public about needs and timelines, and strive to ensure…
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Sutherland President comments on tax repeal
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SALT LAKE CITY—Today Sutherland Institute President and CEO Rick Larsen delivered the following statement: Something significant occurred this week. With the referendum effort around tax reform culminating in an announcement that the new tax law will be…
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Sutherland delivers public comment for proposed tax reform legislation
Our current tax structure is outdated and requires updating to meet a changing and growing economy. And the process – as illustrated by today’s version of the legislation – has been thorough and responsive.
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Forces of free enterprise can improve Utah’s transportation system
As transportation thinkers maneuver through technological challenges, public opinion and funding realities to address transportation issues in the face of growth, they should keep in mind a few principles that can pave the way to practical transportation solutions.
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Statement of support for Nov. 7 draft tax reform proposal
Sutherland Institute supports the tax reform draft legislation because it strengthens Utah’s economy by supporting families.
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Statement of support for tax reform proposal
We are supportive of the intent and many of the policy concepts included in the tax restructuring policy proposal put forward by the chairs of the task force.
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Utah tax reform recommendations
As the 2019 general session concluded, Utah’s Legislature created the Tax Restructuring and Equalization Task Force. Impetus for so doing is the need to address the imbalance in state revenue sources and restrictions on revenue use.
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Tax reform? But I thought …
It’s not hard to understand that Utahns may be experiencing a bit of confusion, and for some a sense of whiplash, about the current focus on and potentially significant pending changes in the state’s tax structure. After all, didn’t we…
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Sutherland applauds passage of clean slate legislation
SALT LAKE CITY — Today Rick Larsen, Sutherland Institute president and CEO, released the following statement commending Utah’s Legislature for passing HB 431 — Expungement Act Amendments: “Every so often, lawmakers have the opportunity to pass a law that will improve public safety, increase government efficiency,…
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Two apprenticeship bills help expand the American dream
Originally published in Utah Policy. Jason is your average 17-year-old high school senior who lives in South Salt Lake. Now’s the time to plan for what he should do after graduation. All his friends are going to universities, and he’s…