Op-Eds
The Washington Times, June 18, 2025
Last year, Utah was once again a leader in the nation. We became the first state to establish an Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy, as well as an AI Learning Lab. Our progress and ambition for responsible innovation are integral to our role as the "laboratories of democracy." This is why, as we face the complex and rapidly evolving challenges of AI, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act must allow states to lead... READ MORE
Deseret News, June 9, 2025
In the wake of the pandemic, chronic absenteeism has spiked to unprecedented levels across the state and the nation. The result isn’t just missed instruction — it’s missed opportunities, missed futures and missed connections to our communities…. READ MORE
Deseret News, June 17, 2025
Our kids are stepping into a world that is changing faster than any of us imagined, where the soft skills unique to humans—leadership, empathy, and character—stand out and become more valuable than ever. In an age when machines can produce an essay, design a logo, or generate code on command, isn’t it time to ask: What should we be teaching?… READ MORE
Deseret News, May 3, 2025
Over the past century, power has quietly shifted away from Congress and toward the executive branch — and it’s affecting everything from how laws are made to how communities experience government. This isn’t just a political concern; it’s a constitutional one…. READ MORE