Press Release
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Utah’s 2025 Education Policy Agenda
New survey data from Sutherland Institute highlights parent-teacher perception gap.
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New research and policy recommendations to boost parent engagement in schools
Sutherland Institute released a new research publication on parent engagement in public schools and how to strengthen parent access policies.
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Sutherland calls for constitutional amendment
To correct the Utah Supreme Court’s error, the Utah Legislature should immediately exercise its constitutional authority to place an amendment before voters.
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Utah Supreme Court decision oversteps court’s role
Today, the Utah Supreme Court ruled to uphold the abortion injunction during the remainder of the trial in Planned Parenthood v. Utah.
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Utahns are aligned in support for religious freedom but diverge on level of legal protection, new Sutherland report says
Today, Sutherland Institute released two new publications profiling support for religious freedom and its connection to civil liberties in America’s history.
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Sutherland announces new statement of principles to combat political and policy division in 2024
Sutherland Institute announced today a new statement of principles, along with a renewed mission and vision statement, that will guide the think tank’s work in the coming months and years.
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New Supreme Court decision overturning Chevron a win for separation of powers
Today, the Supreme Court decided on Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, a landmark case that protects the Constitution’s separation of powers.
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Religion a major factor in social service contribution, new Sutherland report says
A new report from Sutherland Institute highlights the evidence on the social service benefits of religion and religious people in their local communities.
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Election Trust Forum at Utah Valley University
Sutherland Institute, in collaboration with the Gary R. Herbert Institute for Public Policy at Utah Valley University and the SNF Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins University, hosted a forum on election integrity in the 2024 elections and beyond.
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Strong majority of Utah likely voters support curriculum transparency
Most likely voters in Utah strongly support curriculum transparency policies in public schools, a recent survey from Sutherland Institute and Y2 Analytics finds.

