By Matt Sandgren | Saturday,May 30, 2026
For his many years of service to his state and our country, Barrasso is well deserving of this year’s Titan of Public Service Award. Today, he is one of the Senate’s most influential leaders.
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By Matt Sandgren | Friday, March 6, 2026
For every benefit AI offers, there is a corresponding risk to manage. How can the United States best prepare for the AI revolution? And how will artificial intelligence reshape our economy, institutions, and daily lives?
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By Matt Sandgren | Wednesday, July 23, 2025
As with all legislation, DSHEA could undoubtedly be improved, and measures to do so deserve careful consideration. However, the core principle behind the law — that dietary supplements should be treated differently than drugs — remains intact.
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By Matt Sandgren | Saturday, April 5, 2025
Sen. Cotton is a true Titan of Public Service. The Hatch Foundation is thrilled to honor him and introduce him to more of our fellow Utahns. He’s someone we all should know.
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By Melanie Bowen | Sunday, December 8, 2024
Cannon’s legacy reminds us that when women lead, families, communities and nations flourish. During his decades in public service, Sen. Hatch understood and championed that truth.
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By Matt Sandgren & Devin Wiser | Monday, October 21, 2024
The eruption of protest has left many students wondering whether their voices can be heard through all the noise. As university administrators grapple with maintaining necessary order, a fundamental question remains: Can we protect free speech on campus while fostering an environment of respect?
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By Matt Sandgren | Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Sen. John Thune is not a household name in Utah. But he should be. And depending on what happens in November, Thune may soon become very well known to Utahns.
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By Gordon H. Smith | Friday, May 31, 2024
The filibuster is one of the few things left in political life that encourages cooperation. It’s a critical piece of what’s made the Senate what it is — a deliberative body that actually debates and improves legislation, not just a rubber stamp for whatever Senate leaders happen to put out.
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By Matt Sandgren | Friday, March 29, 2024
There are times when one or both political branches may want to do something inconsistent with the Constitution or a statute, perhaps for political reasons, or perhaps based on an honest misreading of the law. In such instances, the judiciary is an essential bulwark against efforts to ignore what the law requires.
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By Matt Sandgren | Thursday, February 29, 2024
For over 25 years, Scott Anderson has been of Utah’s most influential and respected leaders.
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By Matt Sandgren | Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Hatch-Waxman’s success cannot be denied. It gave birth to the modern generic drug industry and has saved consumers trillions of dollars since it was enacted. But no bill is perfect, and 40 years after the fact, some revisions may be in order.
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