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Regulating the space economy is vital for America’s continued global leadership

The rise in commercial space activity poses new legal and policy questions due to the lack of a comprehensive regulatory approach.

States gain from letting immigrants work

The labor shortage is an obvious problem across the country. There are almost two open jobs for every unemployed person in the country.

Dignity Act combines border security investment, new legal paths

Last week, Rep. María Elvira Salazar, Florida Republican, and Rep. Veronica Escobar, Texas Democrat, announced a promising new immigration bill. Ms. Salazar and Ms. Escobar’s bill is aptly called the Dignity Act. It rightly marries the two components needed for the immigration system to work for America — enforcement increases alongside expanding legal paths. Immigration […]

Opinion: When it comes to immigration, who’s right — Texas or Utah?

Inaction from Congress has left the U.S. immigration system in chaos. Is the Utah way the best course of action?

Pausing AI development would be a mistake. Congress shouldn’t meddle – for now.

Key tech leaders have been worried about AI lately. Bill Gates is scared. But the AI industry shouldn’t pause or even ease up.

The Debt Ceiling Is a Chance to Raise America’s Growth Ceiling

Hidden in the debt-ceiling debate is a question that affects every American: Is our economy doomed to slow growth and stagnation?

Driver’s Licenses for All Make Roads Safer for Us All

Why are politicians across the country working on expanding access to driving privileges? Public safety and assimilation.

America needs more than a wall to tackle the border crisis

With or without Title 42, it is inevitable that more people will come to this country. The real question is: What should replace Title 42?

Op-Ed: We should pay farmers to save the Great Salt Lake

This year’s snowpack hasn’t just been a boon for skiers. It’s a potential moment of reprieve for the drying Great Salt Lake.

In Response: Expanding driving privileges would benefit all Minnesotans

Policies like the legislation being proposed in Minnesota enabled unauthorized immigrants to get licensed without reducing traffic safety.

Putting the Border Patrol to work means breaking up with Title 42

With a record-setting number of border crossings in 2022, there's a clear need for more cooperation and attention on immigration.

Research shows driver’s licenses for undocumented people improves public safety

Testimony Submitted to the Minnesota House Ways and Means Committee. Does granting driver’s licenses to undocumented people improve public safety?

Don’t use ‘Twitter Files’ to eliminate Section 230

It is hard not to read the drips coming from the “Twitter Files” as confirming the worst fears of conservatives: screenshots of talk show host Dan Bongino’s account with the tab “Search Blacklist,” conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s account showing “Do Not Amplify,” and internal email replies to Biden administration officials that just say, “Handled.” By compiling Slack messages, […]

What Utah is doing to make new Americans

As a whole, about one in 12 Utahns is foreign-born. That’s 258,800 new Utahns as of 2019. We’re certainly better for having them here.

What we should and should not do about kids and social media

The rise of social media seems to coincide with a rise in teenage mental illness and self-harm, Aubrey Kirchhoff writes.

Fusion Wariness

Nuclear fusion has long been hailed as the next great energy source, capable of providing nearly limitless power.

An immigration fix Democrats and Republicans can agree on

America’s immigration system makes few happy. This bill would be a vast improvement on the current green card system.

We Don’t Need the Government to Act on Big Tech

No one wants to live in a world where the whims of political power determine what is and isn’t the truth. Use markets, not politicians.

Prohibition is a bad way to deal with flavored tobacco

On November 8, 2022, Californians will be able to vote up or down a law prohibiting the sale of flavored tobacco products statewide.

Twitter Isn’t a Public Square. It’s a Coliseum

Is social media a place where everyone comes together to see what's happening and talk about today's important ideas?

Immigration scholar: Requiring cooperation with ICE doesn’t make NC communities safer

Immigration policies in North Carolina have been hotly contentious and, like the rest of the US, are patch-worked across its counties.

Strict immigration enforcement does not necessarily improve public safety

The heart of the nationwide immigration debate is about managing public safety and integrating immigrants — a delicate balance.

Commentary: Immigration as economic and workforce stabilization

Inflation has no cure-all. Research manager Josh Smith explains how immigration can help solve the problem.

Conservation easements can help 30×30 goals, if we end this loophole

Megan Jenkins and Harrison Naftel discuss the one-year anniversary of the Biden administration’s “America the Beautiful” Report.

Stop freaking out about Elon Musk buying Twitter

Before we jump to conclusions about Elon Musk buying Twitter, let’s slow down for a minute argue Christopher Koopman and Taylor Barkley.

Florida Makes a Good Investment in Immigrants

On March 9, the Florida House passed the state’s immigration bill, SB1808, sending the bill to Governor DeSantis.

Remove Barriers to Productivity

The war in Ukraine and the spread of Omicron could hit supply chains and production, causing high inflation and low economic growth.

Love Wordle? You’ll hate the OAMA

Your iPhone may be getting a little less safe. Christopher Koopman explains why that is in an op-ed for Utah Policy.

The Power of Technology and Geothermal Energy

As a guest on the Political Perspectives podcast, senior research fellow Eli Dourado talks about the power of technology and tech policy.

A “vehicle for antitrust change” picks up steam

Will Rinehart, a senior research fellow, joined Marketplace Tech to discuss the American Innovation and Choice Online Act.

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