Sutherland Institute
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Education tech exec Dr. Frantz Belot joins Sutherland’s Board of Directors
“I like the fact that Sutherland Institute invites healthy conversations based on sound principles,” Dr. Belot said. “We may be firm in our values, but I still believe that we ought to consider other perspectives. I have found in my…
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Should history textbooks differ from state to state?
A few days ago The New York Times published “Two states. Eight Textbooks. Two American Stories,” an article that highlights an interesting reality: California and Texas history textbooks have the same publisher but different information within their covers.
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Sutherland launches information campaign: The truth about Utah’s tax cut
In an effort to bring more complete information and greater transparency to the debate, Sutherland Institute has launched an information campaign: The truth about Utah’s tax cut. On Thursday, Jan. 16, newspaper ads, radio spots and social media posts will…
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The truth about Utah’s tax cut
If you sign the referendum opposing tax reform at the grocery store, you will raise your taxes. Learn the truth before you sign …
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RMS President Sharlene Wells Hawkes joins Sutherland’s Board of Directors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SALT LAKE CITY—Today Sutherland Institute President and CEO Rick Larsen announced that Sharlene Wells Hawkes is joining the organization’s Board of Directors. “Sharlene Wells Hawkes’ career includes diverse and ground-breaking work – in so many areas,” Larsen said.…
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Retired Maj. Gen. Jeff Burton joins Sutherland’s Board of Directors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SALT LAKE CITY—Today Sutherland Institute President and CEO Rick Larsen announced there will be significant additions to the organization’s Board of Directors. Larsen said three new members will be announced in January 2020, starting with retired Maj.…
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A new funding system may be best for Utah’s schools
If the tax reform package jump-starts a change in Utah’s public school funding policy, years down the road we may look back and find it to be the most powerful outcome of tax reform. We may see December 2019 as…
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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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Fairness for All Act is a step in the right direction
A sound policy solution to this dilemma should leave politics aside. It should consist of the approach and substance contained in the Fairness for All Act (FFA). Instead of demanding rights for one group at the expense of others, the…
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Sutherland Institute reacts to new legislation, Fairness for All Act
With an understanding that the Fairness for All Act has a long road ahead in terms of refinement and passage, Sutherland Institute fully supports its intent to fairly consider the rights of both the LGBTQ and faith-based communities.