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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InsightsHow much money did the top ten ranking high schools spend per student?
Read More: How much money did the top ten ranking high schools spend per student?Research suggests that the issue is complicated, that money does matter for school performance, and how it’s spent matters a great deal.
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CommentaryConservatives’ Golden Opportunity to Win the Minimum-Wage Argument
Read More: Conservatives’ Golden Opportunity to Win the Minimum-Wage ArgumentElection year offers conservatives an opportunity to deliver a pro-worker message that can win over persuadables on the minimum-wage debate.
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InsightsProtecting property rights against government overreach
Read More: Protecting property rights against government overreachWhile governments can continue to regulate land use, these regulations and fees must be justified by a government interest and proportional to the effect of the development’s impact on that…
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InsightsDo we need to care about the Utah State Board of Education?
Read More: Do we need to care about the Utah State Board of Education?For any Utah voters who also feel like K-12 public education is headed in the wrong direction, learning about the candidates running for a seat on the Utah State Board…
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InsightsLooking at Supreme Court and religious freedom through the lens of the presidential campaign
Read More: Looking at Supreme Court and religious freedom through the lens of the presidential campaignTwo constitutional issues highlight similarities and differences between the Biden and Trump administrations.
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InsightsEducation policy to consider during the 2024 election season
Read More: Education policy to consider during the 2024 election seasonHere’s a look at what each presidential candidate is likely to focus on in education, given their track records and campaign platforms.
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CommentaryIgnoring the text of the Constitution is a mistake
Read More: Ignoring the text of the Constitution is a mistakeA written Constitution is entirely superfluous if the document is simply meant to give the people what they want.
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InsightsHow transparent are school districts about curriculum?
Read More: How transparent are school districts about curriculum?Utah districts don’t need to wait for legislation to be transparent – many have sought to be transparent on their own. District leaders interested in this reform can do several…
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TakeawaysWhat you need to know about the upcoming state party conventions
Read More: What you need to know about the upcoming state party conventionsThe two major political parties are about to hold their state conventions. Here’s what you need to know.
