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To restore hope for families in poverty, let states lead on welfare reform
Originally published in The Hill. The holiday season offers a renewed sense of hope for many American families. But for those stuck in poverty, that hope can be short-lived. One of the most perplexing aspects of America’s…
A New Year’s resolution worth keeping: Restoring the balance between states and Washington
A New Year’s resolution worth keeping: Restoring the balance between states and Washington Written by Federal promises are outpacing federal dollars, pushing costs onto states. “Guidance” from federal agencies often functions…
A New Year’s resolution worth keeping: Restoring the balance between states and Washington
A good New Year’s resolution for governments would be to renew their focus on the respective roles of state and national governments. Specifically, to return to the constitutional design of limiting federal lawmaking to the…
Sutherland Institute weighs in on federal regulations for new tax credit scholarship
Sutherland Institute weighs in on federal regulations for new tax credit scholarship Written by Sutherland Institute submitted a public comment on the proposed rulemaking for the new federal tax credit scholarship program…
Sutherland Institute weighs in on federal regulations for new tax credit scholarship
A new year is upon us, and analysts are already predicting how education policy will shape up during 2026 under the Trump administration. One writer noted that while last year brought announcements of executive orders,…
Religious liberty doesn’t end at the college classroom door
Religious liberty doesn’t end at the college classroom door Written by A recent story of a student being penalized for expressing religious beliefs as part of a college assignment raises a related concern about students being…
Religious liberty doesn’t end at the college classroom door
Religious liberty doesn’t end at the college classroom door Written by A recent story of a student being penalized for expressing religious beliefs as part of a college assignment raises a related concern about students being…
Sutherland submits amicus brief to U.S. Supreme Court for religious freedom case
SALT LAKE CITY (December 16, 2025) – Today, Sutherland Institute released a statement from Constitutional Law and Religious Freedom Fellow William C. Duncan about its amicus curiae brief submitted to the Supreme Court in the…
Legislators: Utah needs a state-level school open enrollment report
Legislators: Utah needs a state-level school open enrollment report Written by According to a recent report, 17 states require a state-level report on open enrollment data; Utah is not among those. Utah should increase open…
Legislators: Utah needs a state-level school open enrollment report
The state board of education shares reports on assessments, attendance, enrollment, graduation rates, and more. Having this data helps the public and policymakers find information and identify trends. Currently, the board…
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