Mike Lee's book "Our Lost Constitution" swings between ultraconservative and ultralibertarian positions, indicating that he is certainly not a consistent conservative who believes in the original intent of our Constitution's framers. Conservatives, guided by judicial restraint, aim to conserve ...
Editor's note: This article was originally published June 1 in the Ogden Valley News. Short term rentals (STRs) in Ogden Valley continue to present critical issues to valley residents. STRs are defined as rentals for less than 30 days. These STR dwelling units are comprised of condominiums, ...
A little while ago, a Supreme Court opinion was leaked to the press, which supported overturning the 50 year old landmark case, Roe v. Wade. Too often in our country people believe the political fight over something ends when the Supreme Court rules. I was taught that in my early government ...
At a recent graduation party, I met the cutest little kid. He told me he was 5 years old, going on 6 in a month. He proudly shared that the very next day was his last day in kindergarten. Then he would be “a big kid,” he said. The party was for his older cousin, a son of our next-door ...
This year, Utahns have a perfect opportunity to celebrate Flag Day on Tuesday. We can mark the holiday with Utah style — by generating enthusiasm for a design of a new Utah State Flag that we can all celebrate. As a lawmaker attending meetings and sessions in the Utah State Capitol, I have ...
There are many people who are elated at the recognition of Juneteenth as a state holiday in Utah this June 20 — and I am one of them. On March 24, the Utah Legislature, with bipartisan support, moved this endeavor of more than two decades across the finish line. State Rep. Sandra Hollins, ...
It’s time to lower residential property taxes. Here’s why. With inflation rising, Utahans pay more for everyday goods, but they continue to make the same wage. As a result of an inflated housing market, they pay more in property taxes too. What did Utahans do to increase their property ...
I’m at the point in my life where I am beginning to accept the idea that there are some dreams that are simply not going to come true for me. I’m never going to climb Mount Everest or be a champion ice skater or be a beauty queen. This is sad. But most devastating of all is that I’m never ...
Every flag flying at half-mast is another kick-to-the-gut reminder of the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, a week ago. Our nation is in mourning. Again. Another senseless shooting by another enraged person who chose to play out his anger in the most horrific way possible. The mourning is ...
Many Utah women choose to take job or career breaks to raise children, with Utah ranking in the top 10 states for having at least one parent home full time with kids. But once their kids are all in school or are launched, most want to reenter the workforce — either part time or full time. ...
