Commentary
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Congress must curtail the secret lawmaking of the administrative state
Federal agencies are quietly shaping policy through informal “guidance” that acts as de facto law without congressional approval. Restoring transparency and reasserting separation of powers are essential to preserve the rule of law.
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Judges should not amend the Constitution, even for a good reason
A recent Utah district court redistricting ruling, based on a flawed Utah Supreme Court precedent, undermines separation of powers by allowing judges to reinterpret constitutional meaning instead of preserving its plain text.
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Utah – and every other state – should protect elections by saying ‘no’ to the Trump DOJ
As the DOJ seeks confidential voter roll data, states face a crucial decision. Legal safeguards and federalism point to one answer: protect election integrity and just say no.
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A new industrial revolution is underway. Can states seize the moment?
Massive AI data center investments are driving an energy revolution. States must compete, or fall behind like the EU.
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New federal education changes are coming. Here’s how Utah should prepare
With federal education funds frozen and the U.S. Department of Education downsized, states like Utah must urgently prepare for disruptions, and seize the chance to lead on education policy.
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Capitalism isn’t the enemy — what young voters really want
A generation once expected to inherit the American Dream is now openly questioning the very system that underwrote it.
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SCOTUS ruling in Mahmoud v. Taylor strengthens parents’ educational rights, partnership with schools
This important case is a win for families and the Constitution, and it points the way forward for stronger collaboration between parents and schools.
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Utah school districts need better guidance on parent access to curriculum. Here’s what the state can do
Legislative clarity and stronger support from the State Board of Education could improve transparency and help parents stay engaged.
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What both sides are missing about Medicaid work requirements
The real question isn’t whether to link work with Medicaid; it’s how to help more Americans use safety net programs as a bridge to financial independence.
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Another unanimous win for religious freedom at the Supreme Court
The Court’s support for religious freedom is a bright spot in our current political climate.