Insights & Takeaways
Insights & Takeaways is Sutherland Institute’s official blog that informs the public and policymakers alike. The blog addresses important issues through the two distinct yet complementary lenses of the seasoned policy professional and the engaged citizen.
Insights: analysis, research, and informed commentary from Sutherland experts. For elected officials and public policy professionals.
Takeaways: the most important things voters need to know. For civically engaged citizens.
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Sutherland president comments on passage of tax reform repeal
Read More: Sutherland president comments on passage of tax reform repealSutherland remains committed – post-repeal – to a thorough examination of the facts and principles pertinent to tax reform in Utah. We will continue to research ideas that work, inform…
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Sutherland President comments on tax repeal
Read More: Sutherland President comments on tax repealFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SALT LAKE CITY—Today Sutherland Institute President and CEO Rick Larsen delivered the following statement: Something significant occurred this week. With the referendum effort around tax reform culminating…
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Supreme Court case deals with education, religious discrimination
Read More: Supreme Court case deals with education, religious discriminationOn Wednesday, January 22, the Supreme Court held oral arguments in a Montana case involving education and religious discrimination – a situation whose roots go back to the late 19th…
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Should history textbooks differ from state to state?
Read More: 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…
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Sutherland launches information campaign: The truth about Utah’s tax cut
Read More: Sutherland launches information campaign: The truth about Utah’s tax cutIn 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.…
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A new funding system may be best for Utah’s schools
Read More: A new funding system may be best for Utah’s schoolsIf 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…
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Sutherland delivers public comment for proposed tax reform legislation
Read More: Sutherland delivers public comment for proposed tax reform legislationOur 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…
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Fairness for All Act is a step in the right direction
Read More: Fairness for All Act is a step in the right directionA 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…
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Pressure grows for healthcare to get on the price transparency train
Read More: Pressure grows for healthcare to get on the price transparency trainIf enacted, these rules would mean that for the first time, families across America will be able to conveniently compare prices for healthcare services from different providers. In addition to…
