Sutherland Institute
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What Trump’s education budget means for state lawmakers in 2026
Trump’s new education budget seeks to reduce funding overall, eliminating and streamlining programs, similar to last year.
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Utah Housing Reforms that Garner Public Support
As Utah lawmakers head into the legislative interim period, housing affordability will remain a top concern for Utah families, just as it is an ongoing national focus.
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The DOJ’s voter roll demand has a federalism problem
The DOJ’s attempt to obtain state voter registration information is hard to square with the constitutional arrangement.
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Sutherland Institute’s public comment on the new civics course standards
The passage of last year’s H.B. 381 and this year’s H.B. 312 and S.B. 268 adjust Utah’s civics and social studies requirements.
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Thirty Years After Welfare Reform, It’s Time for the Next Generation of State-Led Solutions
Congress should act now to ensure that the next phase of reform is once again state-led and work-centered.
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Fair Treatment of Religious Organizations Act: Protecting religious freedom at the national level
This type of national legislation is an important supplement to state efforts, which cannot address disparate treatment of religious organizations by federal agencies.
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Sutherland Institute recognizes Utah school districts for excellence in open enrollment transparency
Sutherland Institute recognized a group of Utah school districts for transparent and parent-friendly online open enrollment information, as part of its new Open Enrollment Excellence Certificate.
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2026 Status of Utah Open Enrollment Policy and Compliance
The following report announces districts that have earned an Open Enrollment Excellence Certificate, reviews the current state of open enrollment in Utah, and highlights opportunities for improvement.
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The Upward Mobility Act: A state solutions framework for benefit cliffs
America’s social welfare system is intended to provide needed, temporary stabilization to families striving to escape poverty, while helping them move back into stable employment and self-reliance.
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Hidden Signals: Creating Transparency in Agency Guidance
This report describes agency guidance and its legal and practical significance, including legal concerns about its use.