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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InsightsWhy the Ninth Circuit unanimously tossed the Huntsman tithing lawsuit
Read More: Why the Ninth Circuit unanimously tossed the Huntsman tithing lawsuitFour judges in concurring opinion say the case was a “transparent fight about the current course of the Church masquerading as a civil lawsuit.”
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InsightsWhat do academic scores on the ‘Nation’s Report Card’ tell us?
Read More: What do academic scores on the ‘Nation’s Report Card’ tell us?Students haven’t made up for the learning loss from the pandemic, and in many cases, they are still declining. But there are some wins and promising trends.
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InsightsMore state control will mean less catastrophic wildfire
Read More: More state control will mean less catastrophic wildfireCongress should amend the law to encourage public land agencies to gradually transfer land that is not dedicated as a national park or a similar federal purpose to the states.
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InsightsUnderstanding Utah’s app store bill
Read More: Understanding Utah’s app store billGiven the risk of social media and other technologies to children, it is reasonable for Utah to ensure parents can be involved in decisions about their use.
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InsightsNew Supreme Court case at intersection of religion and parents’ rights in education
Read More: New Supreme Court case at intersection of religion and parents’ rights in educationDespite state law, Maryland school district declined to give parents notice of teaching of sensitive sexuality-related topics and the ability to opt their children out. The parents sued.
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InsightsDo we need a one-stop shop for open enrollment data?
Read More: Do we need a one-stop shop for open enrollment data?In several states, there are online platforms that make open enrollment data and navigation easy for parents. Utah should consider how this might look in our state.
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ReportThe State of Federalism in Utah: Progress and Potential
Read More: The State of Federalism in Utah: Progress and PotentialUtah ranks first in the 2023 Federalism Scorecard, which identifies 20 indicators of the balance of power, but falls far short of perfect. This report – an audit of how…
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Press ReleaseSutherland releases new research audit on Utah’s federalism rating
Read More: Sutherland releases new research audit on Utah’s federalism ratingSutherland Institute released a new research publication evaluating how well Utah’s governance lives up to the principle of federalism and shows ways the state could improve.
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CommentaryParents can’t be involved in child’s app downloads? That’s a legal stretch
Read More: Parents can’t be involved in child’s app downloads? That’s a legal stretchThe right of free speech does not include a right to have an audience of minors whose parents are unaware of or uninvolved in their use of technology.
