Insights
Insights: analysis, research, and informed commentary from Sutherland experts. For elected officials and public policy professionals.
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Why the definition of “private schools” matters for education choice
Utah’s recently concluded legislative session sparked debate about the definition of “private schools” in state law.
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Volunteerism and Federalism: What local civic culture can teach us about elections
Americans trust locally run elections far more than national ones. Centralizing election administration in Washington could weaken trust and undermine federalism.
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Gen Z to Gen Z: We need more election officials
Polling shows Gen Z is losing faith in voting. Expanding education and career paths in election administration could rebuild trust and strengthen American elections.
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What should Utah be looking for in new judges?
As Utah adds two Supreme Court justices, leaders should prioritize judges committed to constitutional text, original meaning, and the proper limits of judicial power.
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What did Utah lawmakers accomplish on education this session?
Utah’s 2026 legislative session brought major education policy changes, from literacy reform to technology limits and updates to the Utah Fits All Scholarship program.
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Proposed changes to Utah Fits All Scholarship program will support families
H.B. 467 updates the Utah Fits All Scholarship Program, balancing accountability, private school flexibility, extracurricular access, and expanded education choice.
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Why Utah should strengthen conscience protections for health care workers
Senate Bill 174 would protect Utah health care workers from being forced to participate in procedures that conflict with their religious or moral beliefs, with safeguards for patients.
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Utah lawmakers can still achieve pro-marriage, pro-family tax reform
By aligning marriage penalty reform with Child Tax Credit expansion, Utah can deliver meaningful, pro-family tax relief this legislative session.
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Utah should not allow the federal government to gamble away federalism
A dispute over prediction markets highlights a larger constitutional question: can federal regulators override Utah’s gambling laws and weaken federalism?
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New Open Enrollment Bill: Frequently Asked Questions
This legislation increases access to information about transfers between public district schools by implementing a state-level report of open enrollment data.