Commentary
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Congress should follow Utah’s lead on protecting kids online with app store law
A new bill to regulate app stores has been introduced in Congress.
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In fight between Maryland school district and parental rights, U.S. Supreme Court should protect religious freedom
The court should now clarify that depriving parents of a widely recognized right is the type of burden the Constitution is intended to prevent.
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Utah should prepare for changes to the U.S. Department of Education. Here’s how
States may have a unique opportunity to evaluate what state and local control really means without the same pressure from D.C. that has existed in the past.
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Republicans should address welfare’s work disincentives in budget reconciliation
Unlocking upward mobility for millions of struggling people who feel trapped on government assistance also requires reevaluating the government-constructed barriers that can disincentivize people from working or pursuing professional advancement.
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A big step toward protecting kids from app stores
Utah’s new legislation addresses parents’ concerns, doesn’t tax state or local resources for enforcement, and is popular with the public. Other states should see it as a model.
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Utah legislative fights over judiciary highlight need to reinforce separation of powers
The intertwined principles of judicial independence and judicial restraint should guide future legislative efforts.
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Utah advanced parent-driven education but left reforms on the table
Legislators should explore improvements to open enrollment transparency for parents and find innovative ways to increase parent access to classroom curriculum.
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New Evidence on the Social Safety Net, Marriage, and Work
Any policy intervention to address benefits cliffs, plateaus, or other disincentives needs to first seek to identify where there are perception gaps vs. structural gaps in the social safety net.
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Safety net or snare? Reassessing the impact of public assistance
If you work harder and earn more, your family should be better off. But for some recipients of public benefits, the opposite might happen.
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Original public meaning, not subjective intent, should guide Utah judge’s evaluation of scholarship law
The court can make a great contribution by getting the legal issues right.